Online Top Up Degree :: Accredited Universities

This course is designed to offer students who hold an Institute of Direct & Digital Marketing (IDM) or Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) QCA Level 7 diploma qualification, with weighted average pass of 50% or more, the opportunity to upgrade their qualification to a Masters degree.

This course was designed in conjunction with The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM), the leading body for the professional development of direct, data and digital marketing and will develop both the theoretical and practical knowledge of digital and marketing concepts that are vital in today's business environment.

The focus of this programme is to equip future marketing managers with the knowledge and understanding of the traditional academic theories, concepts and frameworks of marketing strategy and planning and be able to apply them in the contemporary digital environment. Students will learn the strategic importance of technical change and innovation in the context of information technology and knowledge management. They will also become highly aware of the regulations, legislations and codes of practice affecting digital marketing and gain the ability to work with others to formulate appropriate and ethical business solutions. It is anticipated that a high number of students applying for this course will be in full-time employment. Therefore a number of flexible study routes are offered:

The blended learning route will enable you to study at home for two semesters before progressing to the dissertation. Each semester will commence with an intensive one or two-day workshop introducing the core subjects, which are then supported extensively by online learning materials, presentations and webinars. The workshops will normally take place in January, September and November.

Entry Requirements

Below are the Level 7 qualifications accepted for entry onto the Top –Up.

IDM Diploma in Digital Marketing
IDM Diploma in Direct and Digital Marketing
IDM Diploma in Digital Marketing with B2B
IDM Diploma in Direct and Digital Marketing with B2B
CIM Post Graduate Diploma, plus CAM Digital Marketing Qualification (Level 4)
If you also have the following qualification; (1) IDM Certificate in Digital Marketing or IDM Certificate in Direct & Digital Marketing, we will be able to give you a further 10 credits based on Accredited Prior Learning (APL)

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This pathway enables experienced practitioners with a Foundation Degree in Early Years to enhance their professional development by topping up to our BA (Honours) Early Years degree in just two years’ part time study. You’ll develop your critical understanding of early years practice and frameworks from ethical, social, legal, and political perspectives; and gain the knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably within an integrated, interdisciplinary workforce.

Key features of the course
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Matches the final stage (Stage 3) of our BA (Honours) Early Years (Q51) degree

Relevant to schools and early years settings following a UK/Republic of Ireland curriculum (taught in English)

Considered ‘full and relevant’ for the purposes of registration and regulation – which means you’ll count in the qualified ratio of staff at Level 3

Prepares you for further research, study, enquiry and practice.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the top-up route to this degree, you must be an experienced early years practitioner and hold a Foundation Degree in Early Years (check your degree transcript) awarded within the last five years.

If you meet these entry requirements and wish to apply for this qualification please download an application form here, and send the completed form, along with relevant documentary evidence, to the Faculty of Education and Language Studies (as indicated on the form).

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Once you have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (or equivalent), you can progress to this Master’s top-up course.

Through an intensive learning block, and a self-chosen dissertation, you can become a highly competent HR practitioner with specialist skills to match your chosen career path.

On this course you can:

Take part in skills development workshops where you will contribute to managerial and HR-based activities
Participate in live web-based chat forums to discuss your work with lecturers and other students
Tap in to our Library’s vast selection of electronic resources, which can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection

Entry Requirements

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Advanced Level 7 Qualification either through the completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Personnel Management or the level 7 qualification at a CIPD accredited centre.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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Fusing the key elements of business administration in an international context, you can tailor your studies towards your career ambitions. Taught by academics who bring a wealth of professional business experience to their teaching, our one-year course can be studied from anywhere in the world and builds essential business and administration skills to work, successfully, across a wide range of private and public sector companies.

Distance learning enables you to learn flexibly around other commitments while gaining quality teaching and support via online resources. It is the ideal choice if you already hold a business foundation or HND in a business discipline, and are based in either the UK or overseas.

Entry Requirements

We normally require evidence that you have completed an equivalent Year One and Two of an Undergraduate business course, for example an HND, or foundation Degree or equivalent.

We accept the equivalent of the above from a recognised overseas qualification, to find out more about the requirements from your country, see further information under "http://www.mdx.ac.uk/international/students/support/index.aspx". For details of other equivalent requirements that Middlesex accepts see "http://www.mdx.ac.uk/international/students/apply/entry/index.aspx".

English language requirements
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You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components) or TOEFL internet based 72 (with at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading).

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This course has been designed following extensive consultation with the hospitality industry to ensure you obtain the skills and understanding of the critical aspects affecting hospitality management. It will provide you with a range of opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge essential to the contemporary hospitality industry, as well as expertise in specific areas of management.

You will develop a critical understanding of the forces influencing the international hospitality industry, be able to evaluate the role of core management functions, their application and contribution to quality and performance as well as develop strategic plans that can respond to the changing demands within the international hospitality environment.

This top up Bachelors degree can help you to stand out in this competitive and continually expanding industry – research has shown that qualifications really make a difference to career progression in the hospitality arena. If you already hold an HND, Foundation degree, or have significant experience in hospitality, you can gain a full degree in 1-2 years with this online course.

Entry Requirements

Applicants need to have both of the following:

An HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject
A minimum of 6 months working in the hospitality industry on a full time basis.

If they have extensive industry experience at supervisory or management levels but do not meet the academic entry criteria above, we can consider their application.

Please send us a transcript of the modules applicants've already studied so that we can make sure their HND or Foundation degree is compatible with this course.

English language qualifications
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If English is not first language they will need an English language qualification at least one of the following.

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C.

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