Victoria College of Arts and Design (VCAD) · Arts University Plymouth
Explore business essentials through the lens of the creative industries, from finance and brand identity to a final business pitch. This CertHE offers an introductory higher-education route for developing an idea or preparing for further study.
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For aspiring entrepreneurs and people developing business or supervisory skills.
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Maintains records and supports day-to-day office work.
How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Plans and delivers campaigns to reach customers.
How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Organises office systems, resources and administrative teams.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires relevant workplace experience and responsibility; management-level pay is a progression possibility, not a course outcome.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Supports recruitment, staff development and employment processes.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Finds customers, partnerships and growth opportunities.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires relevant workplace experience and responsibility; management-level pay is a progression possibility, not a course outcome.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinates delivery, people, budgets and project risks.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires relevant workplace experience and responsibility; management-level pay is a progression possibility, not a course outcome.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Investigates business needs and recommends practical improvements.
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Manages sales teams, targets and customer accounts.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires relevant workplace experience and responsibility; management-level pay is a progression possibility, not a course outcome.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinates purchasing, stock and distribution operations.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires relevant workplace experience and responsibility; management-level pay is a progression possibility, not a course outcome.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Selects suppliers and manages purchasing contracts and costs.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires relevant workplace experience and responsibility; management-level pay is a progression possibility, not a course outcome.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Selects products and negotiates with suppliers.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Maintains accounts, payments and financial records.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Bookkeepers maintain an organisation's financial records and help to prepare accounts for filing returns.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Payroll administrators make sure employees get paid the right amount on the right date.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Matches candidates with employers and manages recruitment processes.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31
£9790 each year
Standard Academic Route 18 and above students: Must have Five GCSEs including English Language Must hold Level 3 qualifications worth 72 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 120 Credit Ofqual qualification For international qualifications, ECCTIS (formerly NARIC) will be used to establish equivalence to their comparable level in the UK. Non-standard Academic Route (Open to applicants aged 21 and over) Applicants aged 21 and above, who may not meet the standard entry requirements, could be considered for admissions if they possess at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the UK (a professional CV is required). This experience should be gained from a managerial, supervisory, or customer- focused role and showcase transferable skills and knowledge necessary for entry onto the course.Work Proof: 1 recent payslip or Work reference letter
English Language Requirement To meet the demanding academic content of a UK degree, all applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency at the B2 level or above of the Common European Framework (CEFR). A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of applicant’s English language ability, which include: GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above IELTS 5.5 overall Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English VCAD Internal English Assessment For further details, please see the VCAD English Assessment policy. Assessment Requirement All applicants must undergo an interview with the admission team, which aims to provide a holistic assessment to evaluate the applicant’s academic potential, English proficiency, self-motivation and enthusiasm for the subject.
Reading, Writing, Speaking
One day on campus and One day self study Weekdays: Available(9:30 AM - 4:30 PM) Status: Open for February 2027
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Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.
Official course pageAdditional facts checked on the official course page: Duration (2026-10-26)
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