Awards
All awards are defined in terms of the number of credits that must be attained to achieve the award. Learning is arranged in defined blocks called modules which have credit values. Combinations of credit rated modules are approved by the University’s Academic Board to form programmes which lead to awards or certified learning.
What is the credit requirement for my award?
The following table shows the credit requirements for University of Cumbria awards:
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Award type
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Credit Requirement
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Postgraduate Awards
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1. Masters (Taught) (MA; MEd; MSc; MBA: LLM; MTL)
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180
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2. Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
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120
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3. Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) (including PGCE)
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60
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Graduate Awards
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4. Extended Graduate Diploma
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180
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5. Graduate Diploma
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120
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6. Graduate Certificate (including PGCE)
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60
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Undergraduate Awards
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7. Honours Degree (BA; BSc; BEng; LLB)
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360 (480#)
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8. Ordinary Degree (BA; BSc; BEng; LLB)
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300
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9. Top-up Degree (Hons)
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120
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10. Foundation Degree (FdA; FdSc; FdTech; FdEng)
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240
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11. Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)
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240
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12. Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS)
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240
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13. Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
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120
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14. Foundation Certificate
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120
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Other Awards
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15. University Advanced Diploma
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60
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16. University Diploma
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60
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17. University Certificate
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60
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18. University Award
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10-40 credits at level 4-6. 20 or 40 credits at level 7
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# Where specifically approved at validation, entry may be via foundation study at level 3. The credit requirements at level 3 and for the award are denoted by the figures in brackets.
Further information regarding awards can be found in the
Academic Regulations.