Please note: The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (QN: 603/3339/X) (120 credits) is being withdrawn for registrations from Friday 29th December 2023 and there will be no certifications for this qualification after 30th April 2026.
New Level 4 Business and Management
Introduction
The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management is a 120 credit Ofqual Regulated Qualification equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree.
This is a core qualification available to existing and interested centres of ATHE.
Grading
Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction.
Advanced learner loans available in the UK – to check if funding is available see the latest Qualification Catalogue here.
For the progression routes visit our progression routes page.
Delivery Mode
This qualification can be delivered either via distance learning or blended, part-time or full-time.
Qualification Specification
To view the specification, please click here.
Typical Age
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
Qualifications
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- a GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
- other related level 3 subjects such as ATHE level 3 Diplomas
- an Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
- other equivalent international qualifications
Language
For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:
- IELTs 5.5
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49
A GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
Other related Level 3 subjects such as ATHE level 3 Diplomas.
An Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved Further Education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency.
Other equivalent international qualifications.
Learners must also have an appropriate standard of English to cope successfully with the course, to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the unit assignments.
On successful completion of the Level 4, you will progress to the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management. Following the award of your Level 5, you will be eligible to enter the final year of a Bachelor’s Degree (Top Up).
These progression options are available under the collaborative agreement between the University of Bolton and WINC Online.
The Top Up Degree is offered through synchronous online learning which uses state of the art lecture technology in place of a traditional classroom, allowing you access to your classes from anywhere in the world!
