Can you top up a HND to a degree?

Top Up degrees are for those who have successfully completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Foundation Degree and want to study further and progress onto the final year of an honours degree programme. Topping up your HND or Foundation Degree will typically take one further year of study.

Is top up degree recognized?

Top-up degrees are recognised the same way as full degrees are. You can top-up from NQF Level 5 qualifications such as a foundation degree, HND or any other equivalent. Why would I top-up my qualifications?

Is a top up degree a separate qualification?

Top-up degrees enable students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of a particular topic while also receiving an internationally-recognised qualification. A Top-up degree does not allow you to top up a Bachelors degree to a Bachelors degree with Honours (a ‘BA (Hons) degree’).

How does the National Diploma in performing arts work?

HND assessment is awarded on a Pass, Merit and Distinction method. 48 UCAS points generated from a performance vocational qualification or A Level. English and Maths requirement grade [4] or [C]. (Resit classes for English and Maths will be arranged alongside your Performing Arts HND if the requirement is not met).

What’s the difference between top up degree and foundation degree?

Top Up Degrees. Top Up degrees are for those who have successfully completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Foundation Degree and want to study further and progress onto the final year of an honours degree programme. Although a HND or Foundation Degree is an excellent qualification in itself, depending on your career ambitions,…

How can I top up my HND degree?

Top-up your HND (or similar) to a full honours degree. Develop your expertise in business problem-solving and decision-making. Enhance skills in a variety of areas. Leave the course a highly employable graduate with a variety of skills and expertise. Turn your HND into a full honours degree.

What are top up courses at the University?

What is a top-up course? Top-up courses are equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree and allow you to ‘top up’ an existing qualification into a full honours degree. You may, for example, have completed a foundation degree already, which is equivalent to the first two years of a degree.