Diploma in International Volunteering 

🎓 Earn Global Academic Credit for Your Volunteering Global Impact 

Complete the UK-accredited Diploma in International Volunteering and receive academic credit that aligns with university systems in the UK and other countries

This fully accredited Level 3 diploma is awarded by NOCN, a UK-regulated awarding body. It combines immersive, hands-on volunteering with formal academic recognition including the opportunity to earn UCAS Tariff Points.

All VSA Thailand programmes are eligible for accreditation through this diploma. Whether you choose environmental conservation, education, or community development, you’ll enhance your resume, deepen your cross-cultural understanding, and gain a globally respected qualification.

🎓 International Academic Credit Equivalency

The Diploma in International Volunteering is aligned with academic credit systems used by universities around the world. The table below shows how the diploma’s credit value typically translates across different national frameworks. This allows volunteers to better understand how their qualification may be recognized in their home country or future academic applications.

What This Diploma Offers:

What This Diploma Offers:

✅ An internationally recognised qualification (UK Level 3 / US College Credit)

🎓 16 UCAS points (UK) or 9 US university credits (via transcript)

📚 Aligned with key academic subjects like Geography, Biology & Social Sciences

💼 Builds essential employability, leadership & teamwork skills

🧠 Reflective assignments designed to support university applications worldwide

Credit Transfer: Making Your Learning Count

What is Credit Transfer?

Credit transfer allows you to apply the credits you’ve earned in this program towards another program at a different institution, helping you advance more quickly in your academic journey.

How It Works

• Earned Credits: Complete our Diploma (41 UK CATS credits) and gain a qualification recognised across major credit systems as well as 16 UCAS points.

• Global Recognition: 

  • Europe (ECTS): 20 – 21 ECTS credits

  • US Semester Hours: 9 Transferable US credits

• Consult First: Always check with your chosen institution’s admissions office to confirm how they’ll apply these credits.

Why Transfer Credits?

• Advance Your Studies: Enter degree programmes with advanced standing—potentially saving months or even a full year of study.

• Broaden Your Options: Leverage your credits for study abroad or to join international pathways.

Steps to Transfer Your Credits

1. Complete Your Diploma: Finish the program and earn your credits.

2. Get Your Transcript: Request your transcript from VSA/CGCS.

3. Consult Your New Institution: Discuss the credit transfer process with your new school.

4. Submit Your Application: Provide your transcript and other required documents.

Optional: Official US Transcript from Hartwick College

For added certainty when transferring US credits, you may order an official transcript issued by our US School of Record, Hartwick College, for USD 800. This transcript provides direct verification of your US credit equivalencies.