The Certificate in Arts is designed for students who want a formal University qualification, but who do not want to undertake a full degree programme. It is ideal for students who wish to pursue an interest in a particular subject area and also suits those who enrol to study for personal interest.
Some students use it as a stepping-stone to study for a degree.
Students must meet the normal university entrance requirements in order to enrol for a course of study for the Certificate. To quality for the award of the Certificate, a candidate shall normally pass papers to a total of at least 100 points from the schedule to the BA degree , provided that no fewer than 37.5 points are at 200-level or above. Papers may also be taken extramurally.