Unicaf - University of Suffolk (online)

About Us

Unicaf has partnered with the University of Suffolk to offer a variety of courses.

About the University of Suffolk

The University of Suffolk is a transformational university, absorbing the best of UK university traditions and aligning them with a twenty first century audience and a modern world of employment and entrepreneurship. We are a distinctive, thriving academic community which makes a clear and immediate impact. Our purpose is to change lives – of individuals and communities - for the better.

About the partnership with Unicaf

The partnership between the University of Suffolk and Unicaf brings together the resources and capabilities of both organisations to offer innovative learning solutions and programmes which are delivered fully online to the needs of a wide range of professionals.

Unicaf is one of the most generous scholarship programmes available. The programme supports students that are domiciled in Africa and provides opportunities for studies towards the online programmes offered in partnership with the University of Suffolk at a much lower cost. Please note that these programmes are only open to international students (UK residents are not eligible to apply).

The primary objective of the Unicaf Scholarships Programme is to make education affordable for students living in under-served regions and to provide them opportunities to pursue advanced academic studies and to earn internationally recognized qualifications.

Programmes offered through the partnership are delivered with an international perspective aiming to ensure that students are prepared for employment in the global marketplace and receive a return on their education investment. Unicaf, as the University of Suffolk on-line delivery partner, makes the University’s programmes available online by providing a state of the art e-learning environment complemented by a strong emphasis on multi-level student support.

The partners have extensive experience in the provision of quality, innovative teaching and learning and the provision of continuing professional development.

The University of Suffolk is responsible for the academic quality of the programmes and it awards the degrees. For more information, visit the University of Suffolk website.

Unicaf is a global delivery partner of the University of Suffolk, UK, responsible for the recruitment, admission, enrolment and support of online learners to University awards approved for distance online delivery. On successful completion, graduates will receive a University of Suffolk award.

Our vision

The University of Suffolk is a cohesive, self-critical and student-centred academic community. Our vision over the next five years is to develop a broader base, be of higher academic standing, with a larger student population drawing from the region, nationally and internationally. The University will be underpinned by an embedded scholarly base, with nationally and internationally recognised research in targeted areas. Our role as a community impact university will be having a clear, measurable and positive impact on the economic, cultural and educational lives of the communities we serve.

Admissions

The University of Suffolk is committed to ensuring an inclusive approach to people aspiring to higher education and aims to provide higher education to anyone with the potential to benefit. The Office of Admissions takes into account all aspects of each candidate’s profile: academic, professional and personal, with a view towards admitting all those who are eligible for higher education, show strong potential and determination for career success and can contribute to a rewarding, collective educational experience.

Undergraduate Admission *

The entry requirements for undergraduate admission are:

• 3 UK A Levels (BBC) or BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM) or international equivalent qualification, or a recognized Foundation Programme at the appropriate level GCSE Maths Grade 'C/4' and above or international equivalent.
• English Proficiency: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components), or GCSE English grade 'C/4' and above, or international equivalent qualification, or Unicaf English Placement Test (EPT) overall 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in all components) Personal Statement (minimum 500 words).
• Up to date CV
• 1 reference (academic or professional) stated on CV including referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant Valid, national photo ID.

Postgraduate Admission *

The entry requirements for postgraduate admission are:

• An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.
• Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
• English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C/4” and above or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
• Personal Statement (minimum 500 words)
• Up to date CV
• Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.

Applications from nonstandard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.

* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.

Recognised Prior Learning **

Students who hold a recognized UK Level 7 related qualification or have completed related postgraduate modules at an accredited institution and wish to gain advanced standing into a postgraduate programme may apply for RPL (Recognized Prior Learning) provided that the learning outcomes of their award satisfy those of the equivalent levels of the master’s programme for which they seek admission. The recognition and hence transferability of credits is subject to the University of Suffolk’s RPL policy and requires the submission of official transcripts and module descriptions.

** Recognized Prior Learning is available on some programmes only.

Important Note

By submitting an application form and the supporting documentation, a student declares that the information supplied on the form or otherwise in connection with their application is complete and correct and that the giving of false or incomplete information, or submission of falsified or fraudulent qualifications/transcripts may lead to the refusal of the application or suspension or expulsion from the programme (without refund) if such fraudulent documentation is revealed subsequent to admission.

Programmes

The University of Suffolk offers many exciting opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate candidates to STUDY ONLINE for the following programmes of study:

• Master of Business Administration
• MSc Public Health
• LLB (Hons) Law
• BA (Hons) Business Management
• BSc (Hons) Computing
• BSc (Hons) International Nursing [Progression Route]

An integral part of the university approach is the learning design of e-learning courses and the institutional commitment to help students develop higher-order skills of critical analysis, reflection, and problem-solving.

Scholarships

The Unicaf Scholarship Programme was founded to offer gifted, underprivileged students the opportunity to further their education, at a fraction of the cost.

Students can apply for a scholarship to study towards one of the programmes offered by one of the Unicaf university partners by completing the form on the website.

To decide the eligibility and percentage of scholarship to be awarded each application is examined and decided upon, depending on the academic qualifications and the financial situation of the applicant.

Already more than $90 million worth of scholarships has been awarded to eligible students.

Join thousands of students from around the globe who have earned their degrees with the help of the Unicaf Scholarship Programme.