How do top up degrees work?
Our online Business Management, Hotel and Hospitality, and Computing courses will help you obtain a UK Diploma, which is recognised by employers and approved by OFQUAL, the UK Government Higher Education regulating body.
These Diploma’s can then be used as progression onto completion of a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses, at an accredited UK or overseas university.
Your Degree or MBA will be awarded to you by the University you complete your final year with. We currently partner with UK universities, who accept the OFQUAL credits awarded from studying our courses.
Assessment at Online Business School is a very straightforward process:
The Level 3 Course is a 120 credit course, which is equivalent to 2 A levels. The course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. This course provides entry onto the first year of Undergraduate Degree course, or a Level 4 course.
Level 4 is the equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor’s Degree programme. The Level 4 course is made up of 10 modules and 8 assignments, which are equivalent to 120 university credits.
Level 5 is the equivalent to the second year of a Bachelor’s Degree programme. It is also equivalent to a HND diploma. The Level 5 course also has 10 modules and 8 assignments, which also provide the student with 120 university credits upon completion.
Upon completion of a Level 6 course, you will be eligible for admission onto a Postgraduate Business programme, including an MBA course. The level 6 course is made up of 10 modules and 6 written assignments.
The Level 7 course carries 120 credits which gives entry onto the MBA Top Up (one module or one module + dissertation) , this can be completed by studying either online or on campus at a recognised UK or overseas university. our level 7 is made up of 30 modules and 8 written assignments. For an official breakdown of what each level means, please visit https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/compare-different-qualification-levels
For entry on the Level 3 qualification learners would generally be aged 16 or above. For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of following: 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above other related level 2 subjects other equivalent international qualifications Learners must also have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the course modules and assignments. Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include relevant work experience (paid and/or unpaid), participation and/or achievement of relevant qualifications.
Entry to a Level 4 programme generally requires a full secondary education and a minimum age of 18. Entry to a Level 5 programme depends on a student gaining Level 4 or equivalent. Level 4 is equivalent to the first year of a degree or HNC or local equivalent. Level 5 is equivalent to the second year of a university Degree. If English is not your native language, you may need to provide verification of your English language capability. There may be an IELTS or TOEFL English language requirement or equivalent. Please note specific university requirements will differ between universities. Normally, universities will accept the 240 credits offered by the Online Business School programme at Level 4/5 for final year completion, but Students should check with their chosen university for specific entry requirements before enroling with OBS.
Entry onto the Level 6 Programme is for non-graduate mature students of at least 25 years of age with 5 years of work experience who wish to progress to a Postgraduate qualification.
You will be eligible to study the Level 7 courses if you are a Graduate in any discipline and are aged 22 years or over. Non-graduates aged over 24 years with at least 5 years experience in management may also apply.
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For entry on the Level 3 qualification learners would generally be aged 16 or above. For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of following:
Learners must also have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the course modules and assignments. Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include relevant work experience (paid and/or unpaid), participation and/or achievement of relevant qualifications.