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CertHE
High Demand

CertHE Business

WCWilliam College · Leeds

Tuition: £9,790/yr
Duration: 1 year
Intakes: Oct, Feb
English: See requirements

Information from williamcollege.ac.uk, updated 26 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Certificate of Higher Education in Business gives students a broad introduction to business and management through Level 4 study. It covers core concepts, theories and tools used in contemporary organisations, while introducing analytical, problem solving, quantitative and digital skills. The course also develops communication, teamwork, independent learning and reflective practice.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

UCAS 112 points.

English Language Requirements

IELTS minimum 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub tests.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international): £24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer: £2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester): £12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Management Studies I15 Credits

Management Studies II15 Credits

Introduction to Accounting 15 Credits

Personal and Academic Skills for Success15 Credits

Quantitative Methods15 Credits

Business Information Systems 15 Credits

Microeconomics for Business 15 Credits

Principles of Marketing Undergraduate 15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo: £38k
Median starting salary: 120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

Leeds

About this information

Last updated: 26 June 2026
Source: williamcollege.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the William College website available at williamcollege.ac.uk on 26 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with William College; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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Teaching Quality: 4.7
Campus Life: 4.3
Career Support: 4.7
Value for Money: 4.3

Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science
Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
Teaching Quality
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Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science
Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
Teaching Quality
5/5
Campus Life
5/5
Career Support
4/5
Value for Money
5/5
Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science