Progression to BA/MBA Degree

The institutions listed below accept students on a case-by-case basis (based on qualifications, English language skills, work experience, and so on).

University of Portsmouth UK

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, BSc (Hons) Applied Computing, BA/BSc (Hons) Professional Studies, MA Business Management, MA/MSc Professional Studies.
Learn more or apply at:
Learning at Work Team
Email - learningatwork@port.ac.uk
Telephone - 0044 23 9284 6260
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University of Gloucestershire UK

An Overseas Institution offers: (1) distance learning, Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Masters Stage) awarded by the University of Gloucestershire UK, (2) distance learning, Master of Science (MSc) Accounting and Finance (Masters Stage) awarded by the University of Gloucestershire UK, and (3) distance learning, Master of Science (MSc) Human Resource Management (Masters Stage) awarded by the University of Gloucestershire UK. Entry requirements include: (1) a Level 7 relevant qualification (120 credits) from Pearson/Qualifi/EBMA/CPD, (2) a minimum of 3 years team leader or management experience, and (3) a C pass in GCE OL English or equivalent. The course is made up entirely of the module Dissertation. The fees are approximately £3000. Please make contact with SBC.

University of Sunderland UK

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 UK University Progression

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.

Examples of UK University Progression

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 BSc Hons Applied Computing Studies Top-Up by De Montfort University UK
Qualifi Level 4&5 Diploma in Cyber Security - 240 credits	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
Qualifi Level 4&5 Diploma in Law - 240 credits	Final year of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) awarded by the University of Central Lancashire UK
Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law - 120 credits	LLM in International Business Law Top-Up awarded by University of Central Lancashire UK LLM in International Business and Commercial Law Top-Up awarded by Anglia Ruskin University UK