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NCFE Level 3 Award in Higher Level Studies
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The NCFE Level 3 Award in Higher Level Studies equips learners with essential skills for university, including critical thinking, research, and writing. Ideal for those advancing to higher education, it’s a recognised RQF qualification by NCFE.
NCFE Level 3 Award in Higher Level Studies
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About This Course
The NCFE Level 3 Award in Higher Level Studies equips you with essential academic skills for university-level study. You’ll develop critical thinking, research abilities, and academic writing techniques to meet the demands of higher education.
Ideal for those returning to study or aiming to enhance their qualifications, this course builds confidence in independent learning.
Fully recognised and regulated on the RQF, this qualification is awarded by NCFE.
Course Benefits
Fully recognised RQF qualification.
Earns 16 UCAS points.
Ideal preparation for university-level study.
Flexible online learning from home.
Develops academic research and writing skills.
Expert tutor support throughout.
Course Units
Qualification Title: NCFE Level 3 Award in Higher Level Studies
Qualification Number: 601/7789/5
Unit 1: Developing Academic Study Skills (T/505/7353)
Unit 2: Preparing to Progress (K/505/7356)
Unit 3: Academic Writing Skills (F/505/7355)
Unit 4: Presentation Skills (M/505/7358)
Unit 5: Research Skills (T/505/7359)
Assessment
Assessment is based on coursework and tutor-marked assignments, with all assignments submitted online. There is no external examination required. This course is assessed using a series of assignments designed to test your knowledge, accessed and submitted via our learner management system. Your expert assessor will mark your work and guide you throughout the programme.
Required Knowledge
No entry requirements apply.
This course suits those preparing for higher education or wishing to refresh academic skills before progressing.
Awarding Body
Upon completing your course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE, a respected educational charity with over 170 years’ experience.
Enrolment in an NCFE CACHE course grants you two years’ access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni network and its resources.
Support
From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months of tutor support, you have the flexibility to complete the course at your own pace, taking the full twelve months if needed.
You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.
Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:
- No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from tutoring to certification.
- Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+).
- Our customers have rated us ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
- Our courses are up to date. Many providers create course content and fail to keep it up to date.
- We are open later than any other home learning provider.
- As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work.
- All courses are fully endorsed by external awarding organisations.
- 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.
If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!
You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!
This is a government-regulated qualification, with certification provided by an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.
There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months.
If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:
- Your billing address is based in the UK
- You have a UK based bank account
- Bill payer must be 18 or above.
No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).
Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).
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