Masters Progression Agreements
ABE Masters progression agreements document Welcome! The credits ABE units carry are widely recognised by the academic community in the UK and many other countries. Therefore, most universities and institutes in credit-based countries recognise ABE qualifications for exemptions against similar units. This document lists institutes which have confirmed clear progression routes for ABE qualification holders - bear in mind this is not a definitive list of all the university progression options that are available to you.
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
Alfred Ford School of Management, Belgium
ABE Level 6 Diplomas (all streams RQF framework) Holders of these Diplomas can gain direct entry onto the following AFSM programme: MBA (top-up route) — part-time, online, delivered in partnership with PPA Business School Paris, designed to be studied alongside full-time employment Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.aford.be
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
Bangor University, United Kingdom
ABE Level 6 Diplomas (RQF syllabus) holders will be eligible for direct entry onto Year 1 of the following University programmes: MSc Accounting and Finance MSc Accounting and Banking MSc Accounting MSc Banking MBA Finance and Banking MSc Banking and Finance MSc Business Data Analytics MBA Finance MSc Finance MBA International Business MSc Investment Management MBA Islamic Banking and Finance MSc Islamic Banking and Finance MSc Management and Finance MBA Management MSc Marketing Candidates would be expected to also hold an ABE Level 4 120 credit Diploma and an ABE Level 5 120 credit Diploma. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/
Birkbeck College (ONCampus), United Kingdom
ABE Level 6 Diplomas all streams (RQF only) holders will be eligible to apply on an individual basis for entry to the Masters Foundation Programme (MFP). The MFP is available as a two or three-term programme, with progression to a wide range of Masters degrees at the University of London College partners, or other suitable universities in the UK. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: http://www.oncampus.global/uk/ This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
Coventry University (ONCAMPUS Coventry), United Kingdom
ABE Level 6 Diplomas all streams (RQF only) holders will be eligible to apply on an individual basis for entry to the Masters Qualifying Programme. The MQP is available as a one, two or three-term programme, with guaranteed progression to a wide range of Masters degrees at Coventry University. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: http://www.oncampus.global/uk/
European Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology, Germany
Level 6 Diploma in Business Management (all RGF streams) holders will be eligible for direct entry to the university programme: M. A. in Tourism and Recreation Candidates will be expected to also hold ABE Level 4 120 credit Diploma and ABE Level 5 120 credit Diploma. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.eiiet.com
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
Far Eastern University, Thailand
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders will be eligible for direct entry onto the University's MBA programme. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: https://www.feu.ac.th/
Lincoln University College, Malaysia
ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management holders are eligible for entry onto year three of the following degree programmes: MBA Master of Business Administration For more details, and to apply, please contact: bsc@licolncpd.com / mba@lincolncpd.com http:/www.licoln.edu.my
London South Bank University, United Kingdom
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders will be eligible to apply on an individual basis for entry to the Masters Foundation Programme (MFP). The MFP is available as a two, three or four-term programme, with guaranteed progression to a wide range of Masters degrees at London South Bank University. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: http://www.oncampus.global/uk/
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
Mahsa University, Malaysia
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders will be eligible to apply on an individual basis for entry to the Masters Foundation Programme (MFP). The MFP is available as a two, three or four-term programme, with guaranteed progression to a wide range of Masters degrees at London South Bank University. For more details, please contact: +60 3 7965 2555 Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.mahsa.edu.my
IPU New Zealand
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders are eligible to apply to the Univerisity’sMBA programme. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.ipu.ac.nz
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
Open University of Mauritius, Mauritius
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders of any ABE Level 6 120 credit Diploma will be eligible for direct entry onto the following University programmes: Master of Business Administration (MBA) General Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialisation in Financial Services / Marketing Management/Human Resource Management / Educational Leadership / Project Management Candidates would be expected to also hold an ABE Level 4 120 credit Diploma and an ABE Level 5 120 credit Diploma. Entry onto MBA programmes is subject to approval of the Admission Committee of OU based on relevant working experience. ABE Diplomas must be awarded within the last seven years to be eligible for admission on OU programmes. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.open.ac.uk
PPA Business School, France
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders can apply for direct entry to the MBA programme (course work 60 ECTS & dissertation 30 ECTS). Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: https://www.ppa.fr/international-programmes.html
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
Pathumthani University, Thailand
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders are eligible to apply to the Univerisity’sMBA programme. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.internationalcollege.ptu.ac.th/
Richmond, The American University in London, United Kingdom
ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management graduates can gain admission to the prestigious Richmond University to study for a world class: MBA or Masters degree in a related subject. Richmond is fully accredited by the QAA in the UK and in USA by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools. There are some scholarships available – for details please contact the university directly. Note that IELTS 6.5 is required for entry. Telephone: +44 (0) 208 332 8200 (Main Switchboard) Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.richmond.ac.uk/postgraduate-programmes/mba/
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
Texila American University, Guyana
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders of these qualification with two years' relevant experience can gain direct admission onto the two-year MBA course. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.gy.tauedu.org
University of Bolton, United Kingdom
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders may also be eligible for entry onto Masters programmes offered by Bolton Business School. Entry requirements: Students must have a minimum of 2 years' relevant professional or management experience for the: Graduate MBA MSc International Management Students must have a minimum of 3 years' relevant professional or management experience for the MBA/Executive MBA Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.bolton.ac.uk
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
University of Central Lancashire (ONCampus UCLan), United Kingdom
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders (all streams) will be eligible to apply on an individual basis for entry to the Masters Foundation Programme (MFP). The MFP is designed to prepare international students for postgraduate study in the UK. It will allow a student to improve their English while learning the study skills and research methods that they will need during their Masters degree studies. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.oncampus.global/uk
University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders (all streams) with a merit pass can progress on to the following programmes: MA International Business MA Human Resources Management MA International Events Management MA International Tourism Management MA PR and Corporate Communications MA Strategic Marketing MA Strategic Marketing Communications MA Logistics and Supply Chain Management MA Transport Systems Management Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.oncampus.global/uk
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
University of Roehampton, United Kingdom
ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management holders are eligible for entry onto numerous online MBA and MSc degree programmes at University of Roehampton, London Online. Entry Requirements: Candidates must have some relevant management work experience. All applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis. For further information, email abe@ohecampus.com with your contact details and a current CV/resume. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.roehampton.online.com
University of Hull (ONCampus Hull)
ABE Level 6 Diplomas all streams (RQF only) holders will be eligible to apply on an individual basis for entry to the Masters Foundation Programme. The MFP is a one-year programme, with guaranteed progression to a wide range of Business-related Masters degrees at the University of Hull. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.oncampus.global/uk
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
ABE Level 6 Diploma holders are eligible for entry onto the following Learning a Work qualifications with recognised prior learning at Level 6: MA Business MSc/MA Professional Studies Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.port.ac.uk
University of Sunderland (ONCAMPUS Sunderland)
ABE Level 6 all streams (RQF only) holders will be eligible to apply on an individual basis for entry to the Masters Qualifying Programme. The MQP is available as a one, two or three-term programme, with guaranteed progression to a wide range of Masters degrees at the University of Sunderland. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.oncampus.global/uk
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.
University of Technology, Mauritius
ABE Level 6 Diplomas (RQF syllabus) holders of any ABE Level 6 120 credit Diploma will be eligible to apply for direct entry onto the following programmes: Master of Business Administration (MBA) and MSc programmes different Business School streams Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.utm.ac.mu
Veritas University College, Malaysia
ABE Diplomas Veritas University College has confirmed that holders of Level 4, 5 and 6 ABE 120 credit Diplomas (360 credits in total), can apply for entry onto its Master of Business Administration (MBA) online distance learning programme. The Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA) also require that applicants: Are at least 30 years old Possess relevant work experience Pass the APEL.A assessment for Master Level It is anticipated that, subject to MQA approval, applicants with 120 Level 4 and 5 ABE Diplomas plus the University of Hertfordshire BA (Hons) Business Administration top-up will be eligible to apply for the MBA, with the requirements stipulated above. Apply through the university’s usual admissions procedure: www.veritas.edu.my
This document lists confirmed progression routes onto Masters level qualifications. Please note, university programmes may change and this can invalidate a progression route if the content of the new programme is no longer similar to the mapped qualification. Admission to any degree course is at the university’s discretion.