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ADMISSION CRITERIA

Programme Entry Requirements

Clear, accessible entry criteria designed to support learners at every stage of their academic and professional development.

Important University Entry Note: Specific university entry requirements for top-up degree progression may differ between partner institutions. Students should check specific entry criteria with their chosen university prior to final enrolment onto top-up programmes.

Entry Criteria by Qualification Level

Diploma programmes are designed with flexible entry routes to recognize formal academic achievements as well as relevant professional work experience.

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA 120 CREDITS

Pre-University / University Foundation

Academic & Age Criteria
  • Minimum Age: 16 years old
  • 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent Level 2 qualification
  • Open to non-standard entry applicants with relevant practical capability
Progression Pathway: Successful completion qualifies learners for entry onto Level 4 programmes or the 1st year of an undergraduate degree.
LEVEL 4 & LEVEL 5 240 CREDITS TOTAL

Undergraduate Years 1 & 2 Equivalent

Level 4 Entry Criteria
  • Minimum Age: 18 years old
  • Full secondary education (A-Levels, Level 3 Diploma, or international equivalent)
Level 5 Entry Criteria
  • Completion of Level 4 Diploma or equivalent 120 UK university credits
Progression Pathway: Leads towards final year (Year 3) BA / BSc Top-Up degree completion at a partner UK university.
LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA 120 CREDITS

Postgraduate / Graduate Diploma

Academic & Professional Criteria
  • Minimum Age: 21 years old
  • Completion of Level 4 & Level 5 diplomas or equivalent higher qualification
  • Alternatively, at least 3 years of relevant supervisory or managerial work experience
Progression Pathway: Eligible for admission onto postgraduate business programmes, including top-up MBA degree pathways.
LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA 120 CREDITS

Postgraduate Executive Diploma (MBA Stage)

Executive Entry Criteria
  • Minimum Age: 21 years old
  • A first degree or Level 6 qualification in a relevant field
  • Alternatively, a minimum of 3 to 5 years of senior managerial work experience
Progression Pathway: Direct entry onto an MBA Top-Up dissertation stage with a UK partner university.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

English Language Standards

Because all courses and assessments are delivered in English, learners whose primary language is not English must demonstrate adequate language competency prior to enrolment.

  • IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent) for Level 3, 4, 5 programmes
  • IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) for Level 6 & Level 7 executive programmes
  • Alternatively, proof of prior academic study taught and assessed in English

Non-Standard Entry Assessment

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