Bachelor’s Degree Top-Up
Complete your Bachelor’s qualification in one academic year through a focused Top-Up pathway designed around advanced study, applied assignments and independent research.
Designed for experienced professionals, managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners seeking advanced knowledge, strategic leadership capabilities, and specialist expertise.
12 Months
Programme Duration
30 SLQF Credits
Top-Up Framework
120 UK / 60 ECTS
Stated Credit Equivalence*
05 Modules
Per Programme
5 Pathways
Choose Your Discipline
Programme Overview
Build on Your Previous Study
Programme Structure
Five focused pathways with a common 30-credit, two-semester framework. Semester 1 develops advanced subject knowledge; Semester 2 combines research methods with an independent research project or dissertation.
Advanced Taught Component (15 Credits)
Three subject-specific modules establish advanced knowledge in your selected discipline
Research Component (15 Credits)
Research Methods (5 credits) and an independent Research Project / Dissertation (10 credits).
A Focused Top-Up Pathway
Build on relevant previous study through advanced learning and independent research.
Key Specifications
Duration
1 Academic Year
Total Credits
30 SLQF Credits
Stated Credit Equivalence*
120 UK Credits / 60 ECTS
Programme Structure
5 Modules · 2 Semesters
Proposed Level*
SLQF Level 6
Independent Study
Research Project / Dissertation
* Programme details, level, credit recognition and academic regulations are subject to formal institutional approval.
Choose Your Top-Up Programme
BSc. TOP-UP
Business Management
Build advanced capability in strategic management, global business, leadership, organisational behaviour and independent business research.
BSc. TOP-UP
Human Resource Management
Develop strategic people-management capability through strategic management, global business, leadership, organisational behaviour and HRM-focused research.
BSc. TOP-UP
Information Technology
Advance your IT capability across technology management, software and systems development, databases, analytics and independent IT research.
BSc. TOP-UP
Psychology
Explore psychological theories, human development, cognition, behaviour, social psychology and research in contemporary applied contexts.
BSc. TOP-UP
Education
Advance your educational knowledge and professional capability through foundations of education, curriculum and pedagogy, assessment, educational research and independent dissertation study.
Specializations
BSc. TOP-UP
Business Management
Build advanced capability in strategic management, global business, leadership, organisational behaviour and independent business research.
Programme Modules · 30 Credits
| Code | Module Title | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BBM601 |
Strategic Management |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
BBM602 |
Global Business / International Business |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
BBM603 |
Business Leadership & Organisational Behaviour |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
BBM604 |
Research Methods in Business |
Semester 2 |
5 |
|
BBM605 |
Business Research Project / Dissertation |
Semester 2 |
10 |
Entry Criteria
Relevant Diploma / Higher Diploma at SLQF Level 5 / NVQ Level 6 / UK Level 5 or equivalent in Business Management, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline, or a recognised professional qualification in a related field.
Applicants may also be considered through applicable University recognition procedures where permitted by the programme requirements.
BSc. TOP-UP
Human Resource Management
Develop strategic people-management capability through strategic management, global business, leadership, organisational behaviour and HRM-focused research.
Programme Modules · 30 Credits
| Code | Module Title | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HRM601 |
Strategic Human Resource Management |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
HRM602 |
Human Resource Development, Talent Management & Employee Engagement |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
HRM603 |
Employment Relations, Labour Law, Performance & Reward Management |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
HRM604 |
Human Resource Management Research Methods |
Semester 2 |
5 |
|
HRM605 |
Human Resource Management Research Project / Dissertation |
Semester 2 |
10 |
Entry Criteria
Relevant Diploma / Higher Diploma at SLQF Level 5 / NVQ Level 6 / UK Level 5 or equivalent in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Management, Human Resources or a related discipline, or a recognised professional qualification.
Applicants may also be considered through applicable University recognition procedures where permitted by the programme requirements.
BSc. TOP-UP
Information Technology
Advance your IT capability across technology management, software and systems development, databases, analytics and independent IT research.
Programme Modules · 30 Credits
| Code | Module Title | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIT601 |
Advanced Information Technology & IT Management |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
BIT602 |
Software Engineering & Systems Development |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
BIT603 |
Database Management & Data Analytics |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
BIT604 |
Research Methods in Computing & Information Technology |
Semester 2 |
5 |
|
BIT605 |
IT Research Project / Dissertation |
Semester 2 |
10 |
Entry Criteria
Relevant Diploma / Higher Diploma at SLQF Level 5 / NVQ Level 6 / UK Level 5 or equivalent in Information Technology, Computing, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline, or a recognised professional qualification.
Applicants may also be considered through applicable University recognition procedures where permitted by the programme requirements.
BSc. TOP-UP
Psychology
Explore psychological theories, human development, cognition, behaviour, social psychology and research in contemporary applied contexts.
Programme Modules · 30 Credits
| Code | Module Title | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PSY601 |
Advanced Psychology: Theories, Perspectives & Applications |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
PSY602 |
Human Development, Cognition & Behaviour |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
PSY603 |
Social Psychology & Individual Differences |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
PSY604 |
Research Methods in Psychology |
Semester 2 |
5 |
|
PSY605 |
Psychology Research Project / Dissertation |
Semester 2 |
10 |
Entry Criteria
Relevant Diploma / Higher Diploma at SLQF Level 5 / NVQ Level 6 / UK Level 5 or equivalent in Psychology, Counselling, Social Sciences, Education, Human Services or a related discipline, or a recognised professional qualification in a related field.
Applicants may also be considered through applicable University recognition procedures where permitted by the programme requirements.
BSc. TOP-UP
Education
Advance your educational knowledge and professional capability through foundations of education, curriculum and pedagogy, assessment, educational research and independent dissertation study.
Programme Modules · 30 Credits
| Code | Module Title | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BED601 |
Foundations of Education, Learning and Educational Psychology |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
BED602 |
Curriculum Development, Pedagogy and Educational Technology |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
BED603 |
Assessment, Evaluation and Quality in Education |
Semester 1 |
5 |
|
BED604 |
Educational Research Methods |
Semester 2 |
5 |
|
BED605 |
Dissertation |
Semester 2 |
10 |
Entry Criteria
Applicants should normally possess a relevant Level 5 or equivalent qualification in Education or a related discipline, including a recognised Higher National Diploma (HND), relevant Advanced Diploma / Higher Diploma, relevant Level 5 qualification, relevant recognised Diploma or equivalent qualification.
Applicants may also be considered through approved credit transfer, advanced standing or RPL procedures, subject to the University’s applicable policies.
Your One-Year Study Roadmap
Two semesters. Five modules. 30 SLQF credits.
Advanced Subject Knowledge
SEMESTER 01 · 15 CREDITS
Complete three core taught modules, each worth 5 credits, in your selected pathway.
Research & Independent Study
SEMESTER 02 · 15 CREDITS
Complete Research Methods (5 credits) and a Research Project / Dissertation (10 credits). The Education pathway includes Educational Research Methods and a Dissertation.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Admissions & Academic Requirements
Entry Assessment for Your Pathway
Relevant prior qualifications or recognised professional qualifications are assessed against programme entry criteria. Review your selected programme above for the detailed requirements.
University recognition procedures may apply where permitted. For Education, approved credit transfer, advanced standing or RPL procedures are subject to the University’s applicable policies.
Education Award & Approval Note
Successful completion of all five approved modules, including the Dissertation, assessments, credit requirements and applicable academic regulations shall lead to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Top-Up award, subject to formal institutional approval.
The BA (Hons) nomenclature, final SLQF level, credit allocation, entry requirements and award nomenclature should be confirmed through the University’s formal academic approval and applicable regulatory requirements.