In order to qualify for the award of Certificate of Higher Education students must achieve a Level 1 average mark of 35 or above (i.e. the total of all 8 Level 1 unit results, including zeros, divided by 8).*Where the programme consists of more than 8 units per level, average marks for the units are weighted according to credit rating.

Any student who has accrued 120 Level 1 credits is eligible for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education.