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The UK institutions listed below consider applications on a case-by-case basis, taking into account factors such as academic qualifications, English language proficiency, work experience, and other relevant criteria.
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EAI Bachelor of Business Administration (Advanced Entry/Top-Up): Applicants holding relevant Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications may enter the BBA programme via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), with up to 50% or more of course credits eligible for exemption. Furthermore, credit transfer provisions is also available to facilitate progression to a top-up degree. Fees: £100 plus £3950 or £100 plus £350/month for 12 months.
EAI Master of Business Administration (Advanced Entry/Top-Up): Applicants holding relevant Level 7 qualification may enter the MBA programme via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), with up to 50% or more of course credits eligible for exemption. Furthermore, credit transfer provisions is also available to facilitate progression to a top-up degree. Fees: £100 plus £3250 or £100 plus £384/month for 9 months.
EAI Doctorate in Business Administration (Advanced Entry/Top-Up): Applicants holding relevant Level 8 qualification may enter the DBA programme via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), with up to 50% or more of course credits eligible for exemption. Furthermore, credit transfer provisions is also available to facilitate progression to a top-up degree. Fees: £100 plus £3950 or £100 plus £350/month for 12 months.
EAI Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Advanced Entry/Top-Up): Applicants holding relevant Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications may enter the BScCS programme via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), with up to 50% or more of course credits eligible for exemption. Furthermore, credit transfer provisions is also available to facilitate progression to a top-up degree. Fees: £100 plus £3950 or £100 plus £350/month for 12 months.
EAI Master of Computer Science (Advanced Entry/Top-Up): Applicants holding relevant Level 7 qualification may enter the MCS programme via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), with up to 50% or more of course credits eligible for exemption. Furthermore, credit transfer provisions is also available to facilitate progression to a top-up degree. Fees: £100 plus £3250 or £100 plus £384/month for 9 months.
The University of Portsmouth would welcome applications from students who have completed any level 4 or level 4 & 5 course at Severn Business College which can enable you to progress to our suite of undergraduate courses. If you have completed any level 7 course at Severn Business College, we also accept this as progression to our suite of Masters courses.
Our Learning at Work courses are ideal for busy professionals who can remain working and achieve a University qualification without taking a career break. The flexibility of the course allows you to set your own objectives and deadlines, and tailor your learning to suit you and your employer.
BA (Hons) Business,
BA (Hons) Business and Computer Studies,
BA/BSc (Hons) Professional Studies,
MA Business Management,
MA Business and Computer Studies,
MA/MSc Professional Studies.
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An overseas institution offers the following distance learning master's programmes, awarded by the University of Gloucestershire (UK):
1) MBA – Masters Stage
2) MSc in Accounting and Finance – Masters Stage
3) MSc in Human Resource Management – Masters Stage
Entry Requirements:
1) A relevant Level 7 qualification (120 credits) from Pearson, Qualifi, EBMA, or CPD
2) At least 3 years in a team leader or managerial role
3) Minimum grade C in GCE O-Level English or equivalent
Programme Structure: Each programme comprises only a Dissertation module.
An overseas institution offers the following distance learning top-up degrees awarded by the University of Wolverhampton (UK):
1) MBA – Top-Up
2) MSc in Project management – Top-Up
3) BA (Hons) in Business Management – Top-Up
Entry Requirements:
1) MBA: Ofqual Level 7 Diploma (120 credits); MSc: Ofqual Level 7 Diploma in Project Management (120 credits); BA (Hons): Ofqual Level 4 & 5 qualifications (240 credits total)
2) MBA & MSc: Minimum 3 years in a team leader or managerial role
3) All programmes: Grade C in GCE O-Level English or equivalent
A UK institution offers a hybrid mode MBA – Top-Up programme awarded by Plymouth Marjon University (UK).
Entry Requirements:
1) Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (120 credits) from Pearson or Qualifi
2) Business/management experience (preferred)
3) IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (recommended for non-native English speakers)
Programme Structure: 1) Management Project Methods – 20 Credits, and 2) Strategic Management Project – 40 Credits.
Progression opportunities to the University of Sunderland are:
| Award | Progression to (University Programme) |
|---|---|
| Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (Accounting & Finance) - 240 credits | BA (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management Stage 3 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (Business Management) - 240 credits | BA (Hons) Business Management Stage 3 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (Marketing) - 240 credits | BA (Hons) Business & Marketing Stage 3 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - 120 credits | MBA (top up – 60 credits) |
| EBMA Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration - 135 credits | MBA (top up – 60 credits) |
Please Note: The University of Sunderland may offer places to students applying to the above programme to suitably qualified students, subject to a place being available. However, where the student’s first language is not English, additional evidence of language competency will be required.
Additional universities where students are accepted on a case-by-case basis (based on qualifications, English language skills, work experience, and so on):
| Award | Progression to |
|---|---|
| Level 4 and Level 5 with 240 credits | Final Year of Bachelors Degree |
| Level 7 with 120 credits | Final Stage of Masters Degree |
Anglia Ruskin University,
University of Derby,
University of Northampton,
Arden University,
Bangor University,
Leeds Beckett University,
University of South Wales,
York St John University,
University of Plymouth,
Cardiff Metropolitan University,
De Montfort University,
University of Huddersfield, University of Worcester, Teesside University, London Metropolitan University, Oxford Brookes University, University of Gloucestershire and more.
Source: Pearson Degree Course Finder webpage, Qualifi University Progression webpage & EBMA University Routes webpage.
| Award | Progression to |
|---|---|
| Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business - 240 credits | Many UK universities offer degree top-up programmes, such as the University of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire New University, Teesside University, Sunderland University, Huddersfield University, London Metropolitan University, Oxford Brookes University, Gloucestershire University, Worcester University, University of South Wales, University of Bolton, University of Portsmouth. |
| Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Laedership - 120 credits | Many UK universities offer masters degree top-up programmes, such as the Anglia Ruskin University, Arden University, Buckinghamshire New University, Sunderland University, University of Northampton, University of Plymouth, University of Roehampton, Cardiff Metropolitan University, University of Gloucestershire, University of Dundee, University of Portsmouth, University of Bolton. |
| Qualifi Level 4&5 Diploma in Business Management - 240 credits | Final year of BA Hons Business Management awarded by Buckinghamshire New University UK Final year of BA Hons Management awarded by Anglia Ruskin University UK Final year of BA Hons Business awarded by University of Portsmouth UK Final Year of BA Hons Business and Management awarded by Northampton University UK |
| Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - 120 credits | MSc Final Stage in Healthcare Management awarded by Anglia Ruskin University UK MA/MSc Top-Up dissertation only programmes at De Montfort University UK MBA Top-Up awarded by Buckinghamshire New University UK MBA Top-Up awarded by Anglia Ruskin University UK MBA Top-Up awarded by University of Central Lancashire UK |
| Qualifi Level 4&5 Diploma in Health and Social Care - 240 credits | Final year of BSc Hons Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care degree awarded by Anglia Ruskin University UK Final year of BSc Hons Health and Social Care degree awarded by Birmingham City University UK |
| Qualifi Level 4&5 Diploma in Information Technology - 240 credits | Final year of BSc Hons Business Computing and Information Systems awarded by University of Central Lancashire UK via NCC Education BSc Hons Applied Computing Studies Top-Up by De Montfort University UK |
| Qualifi Level 4&5 Diploma in Cyber Security - 240 credits | BSc Hons Cyber Security and Networking Top-up Degree awarded by University of Central Lancashire UK via NCC Education Final year of BSc Hons in Cyber Security awarded by Anglia Ruskin University UK |
| Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 120 credits | MSc in Accounting & Finance Top-Up awarded by University of Northampton UK |
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