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/BSc (Hons) Professional Studies, MA Business Management, MA/MSc Professional Studies.
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Email - learningatwork@port.ac.uk
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MCC offers flexible distributed learning BA (Hons) Business Management Top-Up awarded by the Buckinghamshire New University UK. Applicants with Level 4&5 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.
MCC offers flexible distributed learning International Master Of Business Administration (MBA) Top-Up awarded by the Buckinghamshire New University UK. Applicants with Level 7 qualification 120 credits (Pearson/Qualifi) are eligible. The course consists of module Dissertation only.
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.
Edinburgh Napier University offers a number of online programmes including top-up degrees as well as Masters programmes. Severn Business College students would be welcome to apply to join these programmes.
WINC offer Online BA (Hons) Business Studies Top-Up awarded by the University of Lincoln 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.
WINC 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).
Staffordshire University would welcome applications from students who have completed the course at Severn Business College; students can apply to any Staffordshire University course via the Staffordshire University website.
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) |
| EBMA Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration - 240 credits | Student applications would be considered on a case by case basis |
| EBMA Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management + Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Health and Social Care Management - 240 credits | Student applications would be considered on a case by case basis |
| CPD Level 4 Diploma in Human Resource Management + Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management - 240 credits | Student applications would be considered on a case by case basis |
| CPD Level 4 Diploma in Marketing Management + Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Marketing Management - 240 credits | Student applications would be considered on a case by case basis |
| EBMA Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Management - 135 credits | Student applications would be considered on a case by case basis |
| CPD Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management - 120 credits | Student applications would be considered on a case by case basis |
| CPD Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management - 120 credits | Student applications would be considered on a case by case basis |
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 SBC students may progress on to (based on a case by case basis):
| Qualification | Progress on to |
|---|---|
| Level 4 & 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, University of Gloucestershire, De Montfort University, University of Huddersfield, University of Worcester, Teesside University, London Metropolitan University, Oxford Brookes University, University of Gloucestershire and more.
Thank you, Severn Business College for all the support during level 7 course and guidance for admission to masters degree top up. After completing my level 7 qualification, I progress to the Master degree top-up and now I have achieved the Master Degree. Again, thank you for the support and for helping me to achieve my dreams. (J S)
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