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Distance learning / self-study
The University of Portsmouth's Learning at Work degree courses allow you to get a UK Bachelors or Masters degree, without having to attend the University. The courses are ideal for ABE alumni who are working. Studies are designed to be applied to your job and you can tailor your course to match your employer's objectives.
Please follow the University's standard admission procedure.
ABE Level 6 Diplomas (all streams RQF syllabus)
Holders of any of these qualifications will be eligible for progression with recognised prior learning at Level 6 onto the following Learning at Work qualifications:
- BA (Hons) Business
- BSc / BA (Hons) Professional Studies
- MA Business
- MSc/MA Professional Studies
ABE Level 5 Diplomas (all streams RQF syllabus)
Holders of any of these qualifications will be eligible for progression with recognised prior learning at Level 5 onto the following Learning at Work qualifications:
- BA (Hons) Business
- BSc / BA (Hons) Professional Studies
ABE Level 4 Diplomas (all streams RQF syllabus)
Holders of any of these qualifications will be eligible for progression with recognised prior learning at Level 4 onto the following Learning at Work qualifications:
- BA (Hons) Business
- BSc / BA (Hons) Professional Studies
- BA (Hons) Business and Computer Studies
ABE Level 3 qualifications: Certificate in Business Essentials / Business Start-up / Digital Marketing Essentials
Holders of any of these qualifications will be eligible for progression with recognised prior learning (RPL)* at level 3 or for entry onto the Level 4 qualification listed below:
- Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) Professional Studies
ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
Level 6 is the same depth of learning as the final year of a Bachelors degree. This qualification develops the theoretical knowledge and strategic skillset you need to excel in a business management leadership role.
ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources
Level 6 means the same depth of learning as the final year of a Bachelors degree. Develop a critical strategic understanding of contemporary management and the skill set to be a senior HR professional.
ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management and Marketing
Level 6 means the same level of difficulty as the final year of a Bachelors degree. Our qualification develops a strategic understanding of contemporary business management and the skill set you need as a senior marketing professional.
ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
Level 5 means the same depth of learning as year two of a Bachelors degree. This qualification develops a strategic understanding of business management principles and practical application.
ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources
Level 5 means the same depth of learning as year two of a Bachelors degree. This qualification develops a strategic understanding of both contemporary business management and human resources.
ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Marketing
Level 5 means the same level of difficulty as year two of a Bachelors degree. Our qualification develops understanding of contemporary business management strategy combined with the knowledge required of a marketing professional.
ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
Level 4 means the same level of difficult as year-one of a Bachelors degree. This qualification provides a thorough grounding in Business Management and it is a great springboard for progressing to higher levels of academic study.
ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources
Level 4 means the same depth of learning as year-one of a Bachelors degree. This qualification provides a thorough grounding in contemporary Business Management with a particular focus on the principles of Human Resources.
ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management and Marketing
Level 4 means the same of difficulty as year one of a Bachelors degree. Our qualification provides a thorough grounding in the core principles of marketing and business management.
ABE Level 3 Certificate in Business Essentials
Level 3 means the same depth of learning as an A level. Learn the essentials for business success with our Level 3 qualification.