An organisation providing a variety of British accredited diplomas for university pathways, it is an ideal opportunity for students wishing to study and obtain a diploma in person or online. The programmes provide an excellent chance for students who require flexibility, do not have traditional qualifications or cannot meet university entry requirements. The courses are regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) who are the UK Government Higher Education regulating body in England. Successful completion of the programmes enable students to go on and study at university through advanced entry or top-up (final year entry).
Students will also receive one-to-one support session opportunities through dedicated counsellors who will be able to assist with questions about their education, university pathways and progression. The consulting is student focussed, meaning students will receive unique advice specific to their academic background and needs.
Our partnership will support our objective to continue expanding our services and increase education opportunities in the UK and abroad. Currently programmes are being delivered at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate in a wide range of subjects:
A top-up degree is equivalent to the final year of undergraduate studies, taking one year to complete. As the name suggests, students can take their existing qualification and ‘top-up’ to achieve a full Bachelor’s level qualification. Students who hold a Level 5 qualification or equivalent (such as a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) carry 240 credits where they can be used to apply for a top-up as a route to achieve a full Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a Level 6 qualification). Universities offering top-up course programmes may have multiple intakes throughout the year and can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis either on campus or through distance learning. As well as this, there are a wide range of subjects to study at top-up level and depending on the university, students may apply to their selected subject of choice. An example of this is Computing: someone who holds a Level 5 Computing qualification may be able to apply for a top-up in BSc (Hons) in Computer Networks and Security. Again, this depends on the course entry requirements so if you have any questions, always make sure to contact admissions.
Benefits of a top-up degree
Allows you to build on your previous academic experience, meaning you don’t have to start a degree from scratch
Builds skills and knowledge in subject area
Improves chances of employability
Opens up new educational and career opportunities
Enables you to apply to graduate schemes or graduate-level jobs
Allows you to further study towards a postgraduate qualification
Universities that offer top-up course programmes usually have their own entry requirements. However you will be expected to have one of the following:
A Level 5 qualification or equivalent from a recognised university or institution
A Higher National Diploma (HND)
A foundation degree
Funding a top-up degree
Students will be able to fund their top-up studies in the same way you would for an undergraduate degree. This means Home students from the UK can apply for a Student Finance as normal. More information on Student Finance can be found here. Depending on your eligibility, you may even be able to considered for a scholarship.
Brite Counsellorswith a wide number of universities and institutions and can help you apply for a top-up degree that is right for you. If you have any questions or queries about applying for a top-up programme, you can email [email protected] for more information or contact us here.
A Russell Group university, the University of Southampton is one of the most prestigious universities in the UK and is ranked in the top 1% universities worldwide positioning it as number 77 , according to QS World University Rankings. Research intensive and well-renowned for its innovative learning system, The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 lists it amongst the top 20 universities in the UK at number 16.
Subject-wise, the University of Southampton is one of the best universities to pursue engineering programmes with some of the most impressive engineering rankings:
From September 2022, ONCAMPUS Southampton will be offering undergraduate foundation programmes in Engineering and Physical Sciences. Students can progress on to their chosen progression course after successful completion of their ONCAMPUS Southampton programme.
Undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering and Engineering Management progression programmes include:
