The Level 4, 5 and 6 diploma qualifications are equivalent to Year 1, 2 and 3 (Final year) respectively of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree. Each level consists of 120 credits. Completing any of the level 4, 5 and 6 qualifications will enable learners a progression to the next level of higher education at UK universities.

Postgraduate diplomas are taught courses at level 7 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) – the same level as Masters degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full Masters or MBA.

The Level 8 (Doctoral) Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice sits on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at level 8 which is equivalent to DF-EHEA third cycle qualifications and so is comparable to doctorate level of study.

The Foundation (Level 3)  qualifications improve subject knowledge and study skills, and prepare learners for undergraduate course at UK universities.

As our qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual, learners are eligible to progress to top-up bachelor degree  programmes at many universities in UK and overseas with advanced standing.

Students who complete our level 7 qualifications regulated by Ofqual are eligible to progress to top-up masters programmes at many universities in UK and overseas with advanced standing. We offer a range of Masters degree top up programmes awarded by University of Chichester.