Diploma of Higher Education - What is it?

[rfn]

Can anyone explain what a Diploma of Higher Education is?

And whether it can be used as credit points for an Hons Degree at a Uni?

Thanks in advance. Some Googling has revealed some inconsistent results.

[marshalla]

Most Uni. qualifications go in stages - Certificate, Diploma, Degree. A Diploma would usually be available to someone who completed 2 year of a degree level programme of study.

If accepted, it usually can't be "cashed in" in the future towards another degree (unless the awarding institution has a clearly defined route for that to happen) as it marks a completion point and also, by implication, says that the course was either only 2 years or the person holding it failed to complete the 3rd year for some reason.

Edited by marshalla on Thursday 28th January 09:56

[Matt_N]

Afaik its equivalent to a HND, Im currently studying for a Foundation Degree on a day release basis and after 2 years we have been awarded a Diploma of Higher Education, with completion of the third year brining the Foundation Degree.

[rfn]

It would be useful if it could be used as credit towards a degree or similar. Any others know any more info?

[marshalla]

rfn said:

It would be useful if it could be used as credit towards a degree or similar. Any others know any more info?

It may allow entry with advanced standing - but each case is different and depends on the local policy and admissions tutor. Best to talk to some Universities directly.

[G_T]

rfn said:

It would be useful if it could be used as credit towards a degree or similar. Any others know any more info?

Call the university admissions office where you want to attend?

Failing that UCAS.

[phumy]

In my day, the early 90's, an HND was worth 180 credit points toward a degree which was 360 points, an HNC, i was lead to believe, was equivalent to 120 points.

It may well have all changed now but thats how it was aaaaaallllllllll that time ago.

[Matt Evans]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diploma_of_Higher_Edu...