Graduation

Many children will not have encountered a University environment and many will not imagine that they might one day belong there. To make this real to children, to help them to see that such opportunities are within their grasp, the main celebration of achievement takes the form of award ceremonies at the University of Staffordshire, or the school near to the children's homes, attended by parents, family and friends.

The event prides itself on being an enjoyable and inspirational occasion for everyone involved.

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Children's University Certificates

At these ceremonies, children are presented with Children's University certificates that recognise their participation in Children's University activities. These certificates are awarded on the basis of hours of attendance so that they can be gained by all children irrespective of ability.

Importantly, the certification follows the same pattern across all Children's Universities, giving a real currency to the children's work and it provides a clear record of participation on a cumulative basis that is useful to schools in monitoring children's out of school learning and helps to identify and evaluate the extent of children's involvement.

Children's University certificates can only be awarded to children who have followed courses that have been recognised by the Children's University, through its validation scheme, as providing high quality education. This ensures that the certificates have real meaning!

Children's University award levels

Children are encouraged to progress through the Children's University certification scheme, based on their number of hours of attendance throughout their involvement with the Children's University.

Bronze, silver and gold certificates are awarded at CU Undergraduate, CU Postgraduate and CU Doctorate levels. The hours and expectations associated with these levels are outlined below. Honorary certificates are also awarded for outstanding achievement and commitment.

Children can earn up to 30 different award certificates and badges.

How many hours you need to complete for the awards available

Achievement level	Award type	Hours required to achieve this award
		Bronze	Silver	Gold
Undergraduate	Award	30	65	100
Undergraduate	Certificate	130	165	200
Undergraduate	Diploma	230	265	300
Undergraduate	Degree	330	365	400
Postgraduate	Award	430	465	500
Postgraduate	Certificate	530	565	600
Postgraduate	Diploma	630	665	700
Postgraduate	Masters degree	730	765	800
Doctorate	Doctorate	830	865	900
Doctorate	Fellowship	930	965	1000