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CertHE Business

  • Undergraduate
  • Leeds
CertHE Business
William College

Course Overview

Intake

October 2026February 2027

Duration

1 year

Course Description

The Certificate of Higher Education in Business gives students a broad introduction to business and management through Level 4 study. It covers core concepts, theories and tools used in contemporary organisations, while introducing analytical, problem solving, quantitative and digital skills. The course also develops communication, teamwork, independent learning and reflective practice.

Tuition Fee Details

The UK home full-time tuition fee is £9,790. Fees are paid to Birkbeck, University of London. Fees may increase in line with government guidance or inflationary measures, with changes communicated in advance.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements


UK qualifications

UCAS 112 points.

Other qualifications

Applicants applying with qualifications from outside the UK should refer to accepted country specific qualifications. Examples listed include Romania Diploma de Bacalaureat grade 8 or higher, Bulgaria Diploma za sredno obrazovanie grade 5.2 or higher, Italy Diploma di Esame di Stato grade 75 or higher, Spain Titulo de Bachiller grade 7.5 or higher, and Hungary Érettségi Bizonyítvány grade 3 or higher. The list is indicative and not exhaustive. There are no time restrictions on the date of achievement for either UK or EU/Overseas qualifications.

English Language Requirements


IELTS

IELTS minimum 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub tests.

Other

GCSE, AS or A Level in English Language or Literature grade C or above. William College Internal English Assessment.

Other Requirements


Other

Alternative entry may include a 300 word Personal Learning Statement, work experience or professional development through CV and verification, other external admissions tests including English language test and interview, internal maths test, and completed APEL form/application.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Management Studies I

15 Credits

Management Studies II

15 Credits

Introduction to Accounting

15 Credits

Personal and Academic Skills for Success

15 Credits

Quantitative Methods

15 Credits

Business Information Systems

15 Credits

Microeconomics for Business

15 Credits

Principles of Marketing Undergraduate

15 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

You will gain an introduction to key areas of business and management, including management studies, accounting, quantitative methods, business information systems, microeconomics and marketing.