Explore undergraduate learning
Learn with us at undergraduate level
Nothing should stand between you and a Cambridge education. Especially not distance or your work-life schedule. Our one-year undergraduate courses bring world-class academic learning within your reach, whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge in a subject, boost your career, or develop your academic skills.
We’re proud to offer our learners a Cambridge education that’s a little different. We prioritise accessibility, community and personal growth. All while providing the same world-class teaching you can expect from a leading university.
Undergraduate course benefits
Our undergraduate courses fit around busy lives, so you can learn in step with your schedule. All you need is time to learn each week (we recommend 15-20 hours a week for most courses), a good internet connection and a device to log in for learning.
Nearly all our undergraduate certificates and diplomas are online and part-time. Our Certificate of Higher Education in Pre-medical Studies is hybrid and full-time.
It’s not just what you’re learning that counts, but who you’re learning it with, and how. Take an undergraduate course with us and you’ll benefit from:
- academics who are leading experts in their field
- personalised feedback on your work
- class sizes that maximise interaction with tutors and fellow learners
- a dynamic peer-learning community with the chance to form lifelong connections
All our undergraduate courses are Cambridge qualifications that employers and universities recognise. So you can take one and add it to your CV. Or, build your studies after your course. You can either continue with available options at Professional and Continuing Education or transfer credits to carry on learning elsewhere through the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
As a student on an undergraduate certificate or diploma, you’ll gain Cambridge alumni status after your course. You’ll benefit from ongoing learning connections and access to:
- our vibrant alumni community
- exclusive benefits
- special events
- course concessions
- career services
- CAM, the Cambridge alumni magazine
Certificate, diploma or advanced diploma? Find the right undergraduate course for you
Our undergraduate courses start at level 4 of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ), which is first-year undergraduate level. They go up to level 6 (final-year undergraduate). All our courses are taught in English and require a good level of fluency (check course pages for details). Find the level that works for you in the accordion below.
Our undergraduate awards
These are introductory courses. If you’re new to a subject, start with one of these:
- level 4, first-year undergraduate level
- 60 credits
- 9 months, part-time
- online
- open entry to all levels of learner
We run one Certificate of Higher Education course in Pre-medical Studies for students over 21 interested in a medical degree. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to get application-ready:
- level 4, first-year undergraduate level
- 120 credits
- 11 months, full-time
- online and in person
- no formal entry requirements
These are more in-depth than undergraduate certificates, and are a great way to build on your knowledge.
- level 5, second-year undergraduate level
- 60 credits
- 9 months, part-time
- online
- entry requirements: usually an undergraduate certificate or international equivalent
These include a research element that you submit, similar to a dissertation. You can take an advanced diploma in any of our subject areas.
- level 6, final-year undergraduate level
- 60 credits (one part, one year) / 120 credits (both parts, two years)
- 9 months, part-time (each part)
- online
- entry requirements: usually an undergraduate diploma, or international equivalent
