Higher education modules are university-level material provided by an increasing number of centres to learners already working at level 3 (equivalent of A level demand).

Key features:

• Offered from a wide range of university courses.
• May be taken alongside an A level or Diploma-based course of study.
• Achievement helpful in identifying university-level candidates.

What's happening and when

Increasingly available from centres with learners over 16.

Changes to look out for

• Exams office involvement in assessments as candidate numbers grow or the appointment of a higher education coordinator.

What you should do now

Review the likely nature of assessment with curriculum planners, and whether there may be a role for you or a dedicated higher education coordinator.