Diploma in English and Communications for Business Context

Each qualification has agreed rules of combination which indicates the number of credits to be

achieved, the units that are mandatory and the choice of optional units. The rules of combination forthis qualification are given below:

• Mode of learning : full time/ part time /blended learning or distance learning
• Credit Qualification: 60
• Total Qualification Time(TQT) : 600
• Total Guided Learning : 360 Hour

• Learners may be aged 16/19, who have recently been in education or training, or those aged 19 plus.
• they should be available to everyone who is capable of reaching the required standard
• they should be free from any barriers that restrict access and progression
• there should be equal opportunities for all those wishing to access the qualifications
• 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
  • other related level 2 subjects
  • other equivalent international qualifications
• For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:
  • IELTs 5.5
  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Assessment method:

• a research activity resulting in the compilation of a report
  • an academic paper or article for publication
  • the compilation of a case study
  • an oral presentation
  • a set project completed for an employer (also known as an ‘employer-engagement’ activity)
  • the production of a portfolio of evidence relating to a particular unit including examples of written English in various formats.

Qualification Grading Structure

For the Level 3 Diploma in English and Communications for Business, points for each 15-credit unit achieved are as follows:

• Pass (achieves Learning Outcomes at the standards stated in pass assessment criteria) – 45 points
• Merit (achieves Learning Outcomes at the standards stated in pass and all merit assessment criteria) – 60 points
• Distinction (achieves Learning Outcomes at the standards stated in pass, all merit and all
• distinction Assessment Criteria) – 75 points
• Total points required for each qualification grade:
• Pass 180 – 215
• Merit 216 – 269
• Distinction 270+

• Employment or have increased opportunities for progression in their current role
• a higher level ATHE qualification at Level 4 or above, in a related subject
• the first year of a degree programme
• higher level apprenticeships
• For mature learners aged 19 plus with existing qualifications and experience, wishing to progress within a role, or to a degree programme at Level 4 this could be 120 credits or less. Mature learners may therefore wish to study less than three diplomas.

Tuition Fees

If you choose the study abroad option with one of King’s partner universities, you will not be charged tuition fees by the host university (although some partners do charge a small administration fee for applying). King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King’s tuition fees. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling.   Please see the Study Abroad web pages for details of the relevant partner universities and detailed information on the fees that apply under the Course Essentials tab.

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions.
• Library fees and fines.
• Personal photocopies.
• Printing course handouts.
• Society membership fees.
• Stationery.
• Graduation costs.
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses.

For the Year in Industry, King’s will invoice students for a proportion of King’s standard tuition fees. At present these are as follows but may be subject to change: • Home and EU students working for a full academic year will receive an invoice for £1,350 for King’s tuition fees for the year. • Overseas students working for a full academic year will receive an invoice for one third of the King’s tuition fees for the year

Funding