Course Information

What's it all About?

If you do not have the necessary qualifications, but want to study towards entry onto a future degree, higher education diploma or train for a career in social welfare or social care professions, undertaking modules from the Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) is an ideal way of doing so.

Timetable Provision From Sept 2009

Courses are run in 3 areas: Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly. Individual timetables are available for each of the Unitary Authorities.

Course List

The following courses are available from the Community University of the Valleys - East from the beginning of Sept 2009. It is important to note that the availability of all courses remains subject to learner demand and the resources.

Accreditation

For each 12 week module successfully completed, credit points are accumulated. For example, if you successfully completed all of the following:

12 week history module worth 10 points
12 week psychology module worth 10 points
12 week cultural studies module worth 10 points

you would have accumulated 30 points towards your Certificate of Higher Education.