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.
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Undergraduate Courses
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Postgraduate Courses
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.
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Doctoral Level
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.
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Foundation Courses
The Foundation (Level 3) qualifications improve subject knowledge and study skills, and prepare learners for undergraduate course at UK universities.
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Bachelor Degree (BA/BSc) top-ups
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.
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Masters degrees (MA/MSc/MBA) top ups
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.
How to Apply

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Send your completed application form to applications@scbm.org.uk.
Please include all supporting documents listed here.

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You may need to pay an application fee if you are applying through an international centre / academy. Contact us for more information.