top-up programmes

Pathway to British degrees (bachelor/master)

As OTHM qualifications are regulated, graduates are eligible to progress onto degree and master's programmes with advanced entry.

Progression to university programmes with advanced standing:

Completion of Level 4 & 5 Diploma(s) together 240 credits, which is equivalent to UK degree year 1 & 2 respectively, allow learners to join Final year degree top-up and achieve a full degree.
Completion of Level 6 Diploma 120 credits, which is equivalent to UK degree Final year, allow learners to join relevant Masters programmes.
Completion of Level 7 Diploma gives learners 120 credits exemption towards a 180 credits MBA/Masters programme, which means learners only need to complete a 60 credit dissertation to achieve a full MBA/Masters programme.
Completion of Level 8 Diploma gives learners 180 credits exemption towards a DBA/DProf/PhD programme,