BA(Hons) Advice Studies
Faculty of Health

The degree in Advice Studies is a new and exciting course developed for people who work or wish to work in the 'advice giving industry'. It has been developed in consultation with the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux and the City of Birmingham Neighbourhood Advice and Benefits Division, who are key players in the advice industry.

It is therefore very practice-orientated and offers you an opportunity to realise your academic potential whilst improving your skills as an advice worker. With this award you can make an important contribution to the welfare of the citizens in our communities.

At a glance

• Course faculty: Faculty of Health
• Award length: Three years full-time or eight years part time.
• Mode of study: Distance learning via the internet, except for induction which will take place at the University (usually one day at the beginning of each level).
  
• Award code: Part Time
  CertHE Code = 30L32100
  DipHE Code = 32L32200
  Honours degree Code = 08L32100
  
• Award code: Full Time
  CertHE Code = 30L32000
  Honours degree Code = 08L32200

More information

• Aims and outcomes
• Award structure overview
• Who it's for
• Entrance requirements
• APEL and APL possibilities