UK REGULATED FRAMEWORK

QUALIFICATION LEVELS EXPLAINED

Understanding Level 3 to Level 7 course structures, credit values, and university progression equivalencies.

LEVEL 3 120 Credits

Level 3 Qualification

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 6/12 written assignments. This course provides entry onto the first year of undergraduate degree course, or a level 4 course.

  • Credits: 120 Credits (2 A Levels Equivalent)
  • Structure: 6 Modules & 6/12 Written Assignments
  • Progression: Entry to 1st Year Degree or Level 4
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LEVEL 4 120 Credits

Level 4 Qualification

Level 4 is the equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree programme. The Level 4 course is made up of 6/10 modules and 6/10 assignments, which are equivalent to 120 university credits.

  • Equivalence: 1st Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Structure: 6/10 Modules & 6/10 Assignments
  • Credits: 120 University Credits
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LEVEL 5 120 Credits

Level 5 Qualification

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 has 5/9/10 modules and 5/6/7 assignments, which also provide the student with 120 university credits upon completion.

  • Equivalence: 2nd Year Degree / HND Diploma
  • Structure: 5/9/10 Modules & 5/6/7 Assignments
  • Credits: 120 University Credits
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LEVEL 6 Graduate Level

Level 6 Qualification

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 5 written assignments.

  • Structure: 10 Modules & 5 Written Assignments
  • Progression: Admission to Postgraduate Business / MBA
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LEVEL 7 120 Postgraduate Credits

Level 7 Qualification (MBA Pathway)

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.

  • Credits: 120 Postgraduate Credits
  • Structure: 30 Modules & 8 Written Assignments
  • MBA Top-Up: Gives entry onto MBA Top Up (1 module or 1 module + dissertation) online or on campus
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QUALIFICATION WORKFLOW

How Your Qualification Leads to a UK Degree

A clear, step-by-step pathway from Ofqual RQF diploma entry to final university degree completion.

1

Select Your Level

Choose from Level 3 (Pre-Uni), Level 4/5 (Undergraduate Y1/Y2), or Level 7 (Postgraduate MBA) based on your career goals.

2

Study Online

Access 100% online learning modules, study toolkits, and 1-to-1 tutor support with 5 full years of course access.

3

Earn RQF Diploma

Complete written assignments to receive your nationally regulated UK qualification awarded by Ofqual-regulated bodies.

4

University Top-Up

Progress directly into the final year BA/BSc or MBA dissertation stage at UK partner universities from £6,000.

QUALIFICATION ADMISSIONS

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