Below are the institutions, where students may apply and progress on to, on a case by case basis (such as, qualifications, English language skills, work experience, etc.). Below are the information, provided by the institutions.
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.
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An institution offers flexible distributed learning BA (Hons) Business Management Top-Up awarded by Buckinghamshire New University UK. Applicants with Level 4&5 business qualification 240 credits (Pearson/Qualifi) are eligible. The course consists of 4 modules: Strategic Marketing, Managing Innovation in Business, Leading and Managing Change, and Corporate Strategy and Governance. Four Intakes per Year. Fees are around £3200. Contact SBC.
An Institution offers flexible distributed learning International Master Of Business Administration (MBA) Top-Up awarded by Buckinghamshire New University UK. Applicants with Level 7 business qualification 120 credits (Pearson/Qualifi) are eligible. The course consists of module Dissertation only. Four Intakes per Year. Fees are around £3000. Contact SBC.
An Institution offer Online BSc (Hons) Business Management Top-Up awarded by the University of Bolton UK. Applicants with Level 5 qualifications (for example Higher National Diploma) from approved awarding bodies are eligible. Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this programme. Contact SBC.
An Institution offer Online MBA Top-Up awarded by the University of Bolton UK. Applicants will have both of the following: significant (minimum 2 years) work experience in a business or management capacity; and a HE Level 7 qualification with at least 100 credits (minimum) in a relevant subject (for instance, Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Edexcel DMS, ABE Level 7 Extended Diploma). Contact SBC.
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.
The University of Essex Online would look at direct entry onto the UG degree top-up programmes on a case by case basis providing the students have 120 credits at L4 and 120 credits at L5. Would look on a case by case basis at Level 7 up to a maximum of 60 credits for MSc programmes.
Additional universities, where students may apply and progress on to, on a case by case basis (such as, qualifications, English language skills, work experience, etc.):
| 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 |
| 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 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 120 credits | MSc in Accounting & Finance Top-Up awarded by University of Northampton 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 |
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