A structured progression pathway for further study after completing SwissUK® Diploma
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SwissUK® Diploma includes qualifications awarded through an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation operating within the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), helping learners explore a wider range of programmes and universities for progression or top-up study.
Study Abroad Progression Pathway
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| Type | University | Programme | Fees | Duration | Progression From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) and the university member of SIMI Swiss. | Bachelor with all equivalent Majors | See University Website | 12 months to 3 years | Level 3 to Year 1 Level 4 to Year 2 Level 5 to Year 3 Level 6 to the master thesis |
| Master’s | Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) and the university member of SIMI Swiss. | Master with all equivalent majors | See University Website | 12 months | Level 6 to the Master Level 7 to the Thesis of Master |
| Doctoral’s | Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) and the university member of SIMI Swiss. | Doctoral with all equivalent majors | See University Website | 2 years to 6 years | Level 7 to the Doctoral Programs Level 8 to the Thesis of Doctor Programs |
| Bachelor’s | Anglia Ruskin University | BA (Hons) Management (Distance Learning) – Top Up | £4,500 | 12 months | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management & ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Arden University | BA (Hons) Business (CMI) | See University Website | 3 years | 90 credits on any Level 3 qualification and 3 GCSEs |
| Bachelor’s | Arden University | BA (Hons) Healthcare Management | See University Website | 3 years | 90 credits on any Level 3 qualification and 3 GCSEs |
| Bachelor’s | Arden University | BSc (Hons) Computing | See University Website | 3 years | 90 credits on any Level 3 qualification and 3 GCSEs |
| Bachelor’s | Arden University | BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (ACCA) | See University Website | 3 years | 90 credits on any Level 3 qualification and 3 GCSEs, including a Maths qualification at Level 2 or equivalent |
| Bachelor’s | Arden University | BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology | See University Website | 3 years | 90 credits on any Level 3 qualification and 3 GCSEs |
| Bachelor’s | Arden University | LLB (Hons) | See University Website | 3 years | 90 credits on any Level 3 qualification and 3 GCSEs |
| Bachelor’s | Arden University | BA (Hons) Business (CMI) Top Up | See University Website | Entry to year 3 | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management & ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Arden University | BSc (Hons) Computing Top Up | See University Website | Entry to year three | Level 4 Diploma in Computing and Level 5 Diploma in Computing |
| Bachelor’s | Arden University | BA (Hons) Healthcare Management Top Up | See University Website | Entry to year three | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Healthcare Management and ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Healthcare Management |
| Bachelor’s | Birmingham City University | Marketing – BA (Hons) | £9,000 – UK or EU £12,000 – International | Full Time (3 years), Sandwich (4 years) | Level 3 Diploma in Business |
| Bachelor’s | Birmingham City University | Marketing (Professional Practice) – BA (Hons) | £9,000 | Full time (3 years) | Level 3 Diploma in Business |
| Bachelor’s | Birmingham City University | Business Management – BA (Hons) | £9,000 – UK or EU £12,000 – International | Full Time (3 years), Sandwich (4 years) | Level 3 Diploma in Business |
| Bachelor’s | Birmingham City University | Accounting with Business – BSc (Hons) | £9,000 – UK or EU £12,000 – International | Full Time (3 years), Sandwich (4 years) | Level 3 Diploma in Business |
| Bachelor’s | Birmingham City University | Business – BA (Hons) | £9,000 – UK or EU £12,000 – International | Sandwich (4 years) | Level 3 Diploma in Business |
| Bachelor’s | Birmingham City University | Business (Professional Practice) – BA (Hons) | £9,000 | Full Time (3 years) | Level 3 Diploma in Business |
| Bachelor’s | Birmingham City University | Business (Marketing) – BA (Hons) | £9,000 – UK or EU £12,000 – International | Full Time (3 years), Sandwich (4 years) | Level 3 Diploma in Business |
| Degree Entry | Cambridge Education Group offered at: OnCampus sites in Coventry, Hull, LSBU, London (Birkbeck) or Sunderland | International Year One | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 3 Diploma in Business Applicants must achieve a Pass on every unit and have IELTS or equivalent at 5.0 or above dependent on point of entry. |
| Pre-Master’s | Cambridge Education Group offered at: OnCampus sites in Coventry, Hull, LSBU, London (Birkbeck), Sunderland or UCLAN | Pre-Master’s Programme | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 6 Management Applicants must achieve a Pass on every unit and have IELTS or equivalent at 4.5 or above dependent on point of entry and location. |
| Bachelor’s | Coventry University | BA (Hons) Top Up | £9,560 | Dependent on point of entry | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Institute of Technology, Carlow | Honours Bachelor in Law (LLB) | Non-EU students 10,250 Euros. EU Students 3,000 Euros registration fee plus tuition up to 2,000 Euros. | Entry to year one | Level 3 Diploma in Law IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent |
| Bachelor’s | Institute of Technology, Carlow | Bachelor of Business (Honours) | Non-EU students 10,250 Euros. EU Students 3,000 Euros registration fee plus tuition up to 2,000 Euros. | Entry to year one | Level 3 Diploma in Business IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent |
| Bachelor’s | Institute of Technology, Carlow | Bachelor of Business (Honours) | Non-EU students 10,250 Euros. EU Students 3,000 Euros registration fee plus tuition up to 2,000 Euros. | Entry to year two | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent |
| Bachelor’s | Institute of Technology, Carlow | Bachelor of Business (Honours) | Non-EU students 10,250 Euros. EU Students 3,000 Euros registration fee plus tuition up to 2,000 Euros. | Entry to year three | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent |
| Bachelor’s | Institute of Technology, Carlow | Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing | Non-EU students 10,250 Euros. EU Students 3,000 Euros registration fee plus tuition up to 2,000 Euros. | Entry to year two | Level 4 Diploma in Computing IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent |
| Master’s | Institute of Technology, Carlow | Master of Business | Non-EU students 10,250 Euros. EU Students 3,000 Euros registration fee plus tuition up to 2,000 Euros. | 1 year | Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent |
| Degree Entry | Leeds Trinity University | Foundation year for relevant degree | See University Website | 1 year | Any Level 3 Diploma at 60 credits plus meeting admissions requirements for English language and numeracy |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Accounting and Business | See University Website | Entry to year one | Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Accounting and Business | See University Website | Entry to year two | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Accounting and Business | See University Website | Entry to year three | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Business and Enterprise | See University Website | Entry to year one | Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Business and Enterprise | See University Website | Entry to year two | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Business and Enterprise | See University Website | Entry to year three | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Business and Management | See University Website | Entry to year one | Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Business and Management | See University Website | Entry to year two | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Business and Management | Enquire | Entry to year three | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Business and Marketing | Enquire | Entry to year one | Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Business and Marketing | Enquire | Entry to year two | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) Business and Marketing | Enquire | Entry to year three | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) International Business | See University Website | Entry to year one | Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) International Business | See University Website | Entry to year two | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Leeds Trinity University | BA (Hons) International Business | See University Website | Entry to year three | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) |
| Master’s | Leeds Trinity University | MBA | See University Website | TBA | Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management(120 credits) |
| Master’s | Leeds Trinity University | MA International Business | See University Website | TBA | Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management(120 credits) |
| Overseas Master’s | Limerick Institute of Technology | MBA | Enquire | Full programme | Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management |
| Overseas Bachelor’s | Limerick Institute of Technology | BSc (Hons) Management Top Up (3rd year) | 9,500 Euros | 12 months | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Overseas Bachelor’s | Limerick Institute of Technology | BSc (Hons) Computing Top Up (2nd year) | 9,500 Euros | 12 months | Level 4 Diploma in Computing |
| Bachelor’s | London School of Business and Management | BA (Hons) Business and Management (3rd year) | £8,000 | 9 months | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management & ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | Northwood University, US | Batchelor of Business Administration (Management) | $9,300 | 12 months | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (GenEd), Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (GenEd) and Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management (GenEd). Mandatory units from each qualification must be taken in order to utilise this progression route. See them here. |
| Master’s | Northwood University, US | The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership | See University Website | See University Website | Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management Mandatory units must be taken in order to utilise this progression route. |
| Overseas Bachelor’s | Southern Cross University | Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management | See University Website | Full time (2 years) | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Overseas Bachelor’s | Southern Cross University | Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management | See University Website | Full time (1 year) | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Overseas Bachelor | Southern Cross University | Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management | See University Website | Full time (2 years) | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Overseas Bachelors | Southern Cross University | Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management | See University Website | Full time (2 years) | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Overseas Bachelor | Southern Cross University | Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management | See University Website | Full time (1 year) | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Overseas Bachelor’s | Southern Cross University | Bachelor of Business Administration | See University Website | Full time (2 years) | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Overseas Bachelor’s | Southern Cross University | Bachelor of Business Administration | See University Website | Full time (1 year) | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Overseas Bachelor’s | Southern Cross University | Bachelor of Business | See University Website | Full time (2 years) | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Overseas Bachelor’s | Southern Cross University | Bachelor of Business | See University Website | Full time (1 year) | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Overseas Bachelor’s | Southern Cross University | Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management | See University Website | Full time (1 year) | Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Master’s | Ulster University | MBA | Exec MBA – full-time: Home: £6,185 International: £8,710 MBA – full-time Home: £4,905 International: £7,030 | 9-12 months | Level 7 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Strategic Management |
| Bachelor’s | University of Bedfordshire | BA (Hons) in Law (LLB) | See University Website | 3 years | Level 3 Diploma in Law |
| Bachelor’s | University of Bedfordshire | BA (Hons) in Business Management | See University Website | 3 years | Level 3 Diploma in Business |
| Master’s | University of Bolton | MBA Top up | £5,600 | 9-12 months | Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management |
| Master’s | University of Bolton | MBA (Full course) | £11,500 | 12 months | Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management |
| Bachelor’s | University of Bolton | BA (Hons) Top Up | £10,250 | 2 semesters | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Master’s | University of Bolton via WINC Online | Master of Business Administration Top- Up | £2,750-£3,500 | TBC | Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management |
| Master’s | University of Gloucestershire | MBA Top Up | £3,875-£4,900 dependent on location | 4 months | Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management |
| Bachelor’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) BA (Hons) Business | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Level 4 Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care Level 5 Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care Level 6 Award or Certificate selected from our Healthcare Management specification Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management |
| Bachelor’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in BSc (Hons) Applied Computing | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Level 4 Diploma in Computing Level 5 Diploma in Computing |
| Bachelor’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in BSc (Hons) Applied Science | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MA Business Management | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management ATHE Level 7 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Strategic Management |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MSc/MA Professional Studies | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Level 7 Award or Certificate or Diploma in Healthcare Management |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MSc Applied Computing | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
| Master’s | University of Sunderland | MBA Top Up | £5,500-£6,250 | 6-7 months | Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management |
| Bachelor’s | University of Sunderland | BA (Hons) Business Management (Stage 3 – Top Up)) | See University Website | TBA | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | University of Sunderland | BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management | See University Website | 2 years | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | University of Sunderland | BA (Hons) Business and Management | See University Website | 2 years | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | University of Sunderland | BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management | See University Website | 2 years | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelor’s | University of Sunderland | BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management | See University Website | 2 years | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management |
| Bachelors | Crandall University, Canada | International Bachelor of Commerce | See University Website | Two years | Level 4 and 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management Applicants must achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 point scale (or the equivalent on a 10 point scale) and have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0 |
| Bachelors | Solent University, Southampton | LLB (Hons) | See University Website | Entry to Year 1 | Level 3 Diploma in Law, with Merit profile. |
| Bachelors | Solent University, Southampton | LLB (Hons) | See University Website | Entry to Year 3 | Level 5 Diploma in Law, with Merit profile. Solent University will be developing a unit in 2021 which will provide the necessary knowledge to pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. |
| Bachelors | Solent University, Southampton | BSc (Hons) Computing | See University Website | Entry to Year 3 | Level 5 Diploma in Computing, with Merit profile. |
| Masters | Solent University, Southampton | MSc Management | See University Website | Entry to Postgraduate | Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management, with Merit profile |
| Bachelors | Solent University, Southampton | BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology | See University Website | Entry to Year 3 | Level 5 Diploma in Computing, with Merit profile. |
| Master’s | Solent University, Southampton | MSc International Business Management | See University Website | Entry to Postgraduate | Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management, with Merit profile |
| Bachelor’s | Glyndwr University | BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance – Year 1 | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting – 120 credits |
| Bachelor’s | Glyndwr University | BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance – Year 2 | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting – 120 credits |
| Bachelor’s | Glyndwr University | BA (Hons) Business Year 1 | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management – 120 credits |
| Bachelor’s | Glyndwr University | BA (Hons) Business Year 2 | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management – 120 credits |
| Bachelor’s | Glyndwr University | BSc (Hons) Computing | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 4 Diploma in Computing – 120 credits |
| Bachelor’s | Glyndwr University | BSc (Hons) Computer Science | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 4 Diploma in Computing – 120 credits |
| Bachelor’s | Glyndwr University | BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 4 Diploma in Computing – 120 credits |
| Bachelor’s | Glyndwr University | BA (Hons) Applied Business Management – Year 1 | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management – 120 credits |
| Bachelor’s | Glyndwr University | BA (Hons) Applied Business Management – Year 2 | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management – 120 credits |
| Bachelor’s | Crandall University | International Bachelor of Commerce (IBCom) Degree | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business & Management |
| Bachelor’s | Crandall University | International Bachelor of Commerce (IBCom) Degree | See University Website | Dependent on point of entry | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business & Management |
| Bachelor’s | Ulster University | General Entrance | See University Website | Dependant on Course | The following qualifications have been accepted as meeting the general entrance requirements for Ulster University. Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Level 3 Diploma in Applied Statistics Level 3 Diploma in Business Level 3 Diploma in Business English and Communication Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma in Information and Digital Technologies Level 3 Diploma in Law Level 3 Diploma in Small Business and Social Enterprise Start-up Applicants to Ulster will still be required to satisfy other requirements such as GCSE grade C equivalent and English language requirements of IELTS 6.0 or above. |
| Bachelor’s | University of Sunderland | BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Stage 2) | £9,250 Tuition fee £12,500 International fee | 1 Year | Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting – 120 credits |
| Bachelor’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) BSc/BA (Hons) Professional Studies | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Level 4 Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care Level 5 Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care Level 6 Award or Certificate selected from our Healthcare Management specification Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management |
| Bachelor’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in BSc (Hons) Creative Technologies and Enterprise | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Level 4 Diploma in Computing Level 5 Diploma in Computing |
| Bachelor’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in BSc (Hons) Engineering Studies | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
| Bachelor’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in BSc (Hons) Engineering and Management Studies | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
| Bachelor’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in BSc (Hons) Engineering Project Management | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
| Bachelor’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in BSc (Hons) Maritime Studies | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MA Business and Computer Studies | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management ATHE Level 7 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Strategic Management |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MSc/MA Professional Studies | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management ATHE Level 7 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Strategic Management |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MA Business Management | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Level 7 Award or Certificate or Diploma in Healthcare Management |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MSc Applied Science | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MSc Engineering | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MSc Engineering and Management | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MSc Engineering Project Management | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MSc Engineering Project Management | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
| Master’s | University of Portsmouth | Learning at Work (via distance learning) in MSc Maritime Studies | Dependent on number of credits required. Intake in September. September and January enrolments. | Flexible | Applicable qualification plus relevant work experience. |
Why is SwissUK®
Diploma a cost-effective choice before studying abroad?
SwissUK® Diploma is an application-oriented education system that includes qualifications awarded through an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation operating within the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), supporting progression opportunities for the next stage of study, subject to the requirements of the receiving institution.
SwissUK® Diploma supports preparation for further study abroad
To study abroad effectively, most international students pay close attention to the total cost of completing their degree as well as the ability to work during their studies. The SwissUK® Diploma system was created to address this issue effectively by allowing students to prepare entirely at home through an online diploma training model.
Through the program, students gain job skills and obtain a globally recognized diploma. When enrolling in a university abroad, students only have to pay tuition for the final stage. Additionally, with a diploma recognized in the work environment, students can start working immediately at an expert level while studying abroad.
Get a diploma in your hometown to secure any option, including studying abroad
Under the traditional study abroad model, students move to a university from the first year. If they wish to work, they can only take basic jobs with low income due to their lack of qualifications and knowledge. Additionally, since typical universities do not issue Diplomas but rather certificates confirming the training duration, which are not equivalent to qualifications, any personal or family disruptions that prevent students from continuing their studies would render their time studying abroad almost wasted.
However, with the SwissUK® Diploma model, students hold a diploma recognized by Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies. Thus, even with any disruptions, students can still use their diplomas to work, postpone their studies, or even transfer to another country with minimal difficulty.
Save on tuition with our excellent fee support
The SwissUK® Diploma offers a special fee assistance policy for its online Diploma program, allowing students to maximize their savings. This policy enables students to study anytime, anywhere through the online training system and exclusive teaching methods.
This policy is supported by Swiss EduFund, with the aim of supporting learner development through qualifications awarded within a regulated framework and a more accessible tuition structure.
Only pay for the final stage when studying abroad
After being admitted to the final stage of the university's training program, students only need to pay tuition for this final stage, resulting in significant savings. This not only saves on tuition fees but also reduces living expenses during their study abroad period.
With our diploma, you can work as an expert while studying abroad
SwissUK® Diploma provides a pathway to qualifications awarded through an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation within the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
This absolute advantage allows students to start working immediately upon enrollment with minimal difficulty, and they can earn a higher salary compared to typical international students who do not yet have any qualifications.
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