- England
- International
The LRN Level 3 Diploma In Pre-U Foundation Studies is designed to help learners develop their understanding and knowledge in a specific area of study. The areas are split into pathways which are set at higher education level. The qualification is recognised by Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai.
The LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies provides learners with an alternative route into higher education if they don't have traditional qualifications, or are unable to meet the normal entry requirements for an undergraduate degree.
Schools and colleges may offer qualifications that are not included in the performance tables, if approved for teaching to 16-19 year olds, where this is in the best interests of individual students.
This qualification is not listed on the 16-19 performance tables.
This qualification is delivered in FE, HE, and training providers. Delivery can take place on a full or part-time basis. This is a multi-sector qualification based on the A level standard. This is a stand-alone qualification with access routes to higher education.
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The LRN Level 3 Diploma In Pre U Foundation Studies is a 120 credit qualification. Candidates must complete the three mandatory units plus three optional units.
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Unit title |
Level |
Credit |
GLH |
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Mandatory units |
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Foundation Mathematics |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Foundation Computing |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Study Skills |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Unit title |
Level |
Credit |
GLH |
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Optional Units (candidates must complete three units) |
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Foundation Biology |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Foundation Chemistry |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Foundation Physics |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Further Mathematics |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Foundation Business and Management |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Foundation Economics |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Foundation Accounting |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Foundation Psychology |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Foundation Sociology |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Foundation Law |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Foundation Hospitality |
3 |
20 |
200 |
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Foundation Government and Politics |
3 |
20 |
200 |
- Accounting and financial studies
- Business management and law
- Computer science
- Comparative government and politics
- Engineering
- Information technology
- Psychology
- Business management
- Business administration
- Business studies
- Biology
- Health and social care
- Hospitality
- Economics
- Further mathematics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Level 3
The qualification is regulated by Ofqual and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Level 3 is the same level as A levels and comparable to SCQF Level 6.
The overall qualification is graded as either Distinction, Merit, Pass, or Fail.
Mandatory units:
These are assessed through assignments which are externally set, internally marked, and moderated by LRN. LRN provides centres with mark schemes, assessment guides, and other notes to ensure a consistent approach is applied to their marking. Internally marked assignments are also randomly moderated, in line with the risk profile set by LRN,for the centre.
Optional units:
These are assessed through assignments which are externally set and marked by LRN.
LRN carries out standardisation to ensure the assessment carried out by LRN examiners, and that of its centres, is done consistently and in line with its mark scheme.
Candidates must achieve a Pass grade in each unit to be awarded the qualification.
Each assignment contributes an equal percentage to the overall grade of the qualification.
Candidates whose assignments do not meet all the assessment criteria are allowed to take a single resubmission of that unit.
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Guided learning hours (GLH) |
1,200 hours |
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Self-study (SS) |
300 hours |
Total assessment time (TAT) |
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Formative assessment |
25 hours |
75 hours |
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Summative assessment |
50 hours |
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Total qualification time |
1,575 hours (GLH + SS + TAT) |
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LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre U Foundation Studies
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| D | 144 |
| M | 96 |
| P | 48 |
Higher education providers can expect to receive applications from UK and overseas applicants holding the LRN Level 3 Diploma In Pre-U in Foundation Studies.
Assessment
Examinations are available on demand all year round. However, the centre must provide 30 days notice to LRN.
Candidate results
LRN issues its results between four to six weeks upon receiving the candidate assessment from the test centre). Results are made available to LRN centres throughout the year. As indicated above, information is provided to centres within four to six weeks of LRN having received the assignments for marking. This will be available to the centres via LRN Portal.
This is a current qualification.
There are no registrations or certifications to date on this qualification. The reporting of certification is through quarterly reporting to Ofqual.
The results of many UK qualifications are reported to UCAS through Awarding Body Linkage (ABL).
- A levels and results from larger awarding bodies are reported automatically
- IB results are only reported with the candidate’s permission
- Some results are not reported through ABL, this does not reflect the validity of the qualification.
View the results available through ABL.
Where results are not available through ABL, HEPs will need to ask applicants to provide their own evidence of achievement.
The LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies has been designed to reflect the wide variation in learners' origins, levels of education, and career aims. Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the learner to progress to:
- a Level 4 qualification in their chosen subject area
- a higher level qualification – e.g. Certificate or Higher Education Diploma
- an alternative Level 3 qualification
- vocational qualifications
- employment at a supervisory management level