Earn Academic Credit Through Volunteering
We are excited to offer a fully accredited Diploma in International Volunteering, allowing you to earn academic credit while engaging in volunteer work with us. This program offers three specialized tracks, each designed to enhance your resume and make a significant impact.
In collaboration with the Centre for Global Citizenship Studies (CGCS), a renowned authority in international development, we have developed three unique, accredited Level 3 International Volunteering Diplomas. These diplomas are exclusively available to Oyster volunteers, providing an exceptional opportunity to combine volunteer experience with academic advancement.
The Level 3 Diploma in International Volunteering is a 41-credit qualification accredited in the UK*. The program consists of 173 guided learning hours, including 26 hours of volunteering. It also covers all recommended readings, videos, and supplementary materials. In terms of student workload, it requires approximately 41 hours of work.
We recommend that students start about two months before their project, dedicating a couple of hours per week to coursework. They then complete their project and submit their final reflections and assessment upon return.
The minimum age requirement is 16 by the time the course finishes, meaning students can enrol at 15 as long as they complete it at 16.
Course information
- Delivery: Online
- Length: Up to 12 months
- Weekly hours: as many as you can commit
- Price: £699
*As a general rule, one UK credit equates to 10 hours of work; a 10-credit course unit therefore requires 100 hours of study on average.
*As a guide for US students: • 20 CGCS credits = 5 US credits • 41 CGCS credits = 10 US credits