Free XAMK online courses for college credits?

[BrianFallon]

That could be our next endeavors - to earn a European diploma and top up degree


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[nomaduser]

That could be our next endeavors - to earn a European diploma and top up degree


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Yes.


Last time, The Open University guys told me I will be able to apply for their top-up degree program with a 'Diploma of Higher Education' from University of London.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diploma_of..._Education

And it appears that XAMK issues the same 'Diploma of Higher Education' for free. It's the same qualification.
So I believe we'll be able to apply for the 1-year top-up business bachelor's degree program with XAMK tourism business diploma.
The price will be only 4,600 GBP (about $7900 USD). But the school is way more recognized than the big three.

https://www.tees.ac.uk/Undergraduate_cou...nline).cfm

https://e-vision.tees.ac.uk/si_prod/user...seID=3236P

Once they confirm that they're ok with a XAMK diploma, I'll update this thread. This could be then included as 'Big Four' on this forum.
This will be another cheapest way to get an accredited degree.

[nomaduser]

Here's Teesside University's building in UK:



At least they have a nice building 

[SweetsugarNL]

But a top up is not a bachelor degree.

[nomaduser]

But a top up is not a  bachelor degree.

"Develop the skills and knowledge valued by employers and give your CV a boost with our innovative and flexible new BA (Hons) Business and Enterprise (Top-up) (Online) course, which enables you to top-up your previous qualifications (such as professional body qualifications or a HND/FdA or equivalent) to gain a full bachelor’s degree – 100% online. "


A top-up degree is a full bachelor's degree.

and the university is fully accredited:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teesside_University

[SweetsugarNL]

A one year bachelor? That looks not normal.

[nomaduser]

A one year bachelor? That looks not normal.

No, you're misunderstanding the whole point.

1-year top-up degree requires you to have a Diploma of Higher Education to get in.

It normally takes two years to get a Diploma of Higher Education from UK institutions.

So you'll spend three years total. That's is normal in UK.

However, this XAMK Diploma of Higher Education takes about a year. Strangely, they use the same qualification name. So I've asked the UK university if they'll accept this XAMK diploma as entry qualification.

[nomaduser]

Well, I've asked to University of Essex admissions. They said, I can apply to the program with XAMK diploma but they won't guarantee admissions... it'll be determined case-by-case and they won't pre-evaluate their applicant's qualification.