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Topping up OTHM Diploma into a BSc Degree? EU
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Hi, I'm currently doing the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business (L5DAB-OT-V2.0) through distance learning, basically half-way through it. 

I am from Malta and here UK Diplomas and Degrees are well regarded. I was doing ACCA and I have done the Fundamentals (MA1,MA2, FA1, FA2) and I received 2 diplomas, RQF level 2 and 3. The problem is that where I want to apply for job post (with Maltese Government) they state qualification requirements along with the 'minimum ECTS/ECVET credits', not just the level of the qualification, and the ACCA Diplomas I received are both under the 60 ECTS Credits requirement for the job post.

the OTHM Diploma is 120 UK Credits (60 ECTS) and MQF Level 5, so I should be eligible for the job once I complete it. 

My question is, in order to top up an OTHM Level 5 Diploma into a BSc qualification (minimum of 180 ECTS), through distance learning from Malta, are there any recommended Online Universities / Distance Learning Top-Up UK Programmes that accept OTHM diplomas so that I can top-up into a Bachelors in 1 year instead of the usual 3 year duration? 
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I believe Uk university will allow to accept for one year or 2 year. it depends the university policy. I also have other question about your othm program. I tried to send dm. It listed disable. Can you send me dm?

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(09-08-2024, 01:54 PM)Branc93 Wrote: Hi, I'm currently doing the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business (L5DAB-OT-V2.0) through distance learning, basically half-way through it. 

I am from Malta and here UK Diplomas and Degrees are well regarded. I was doing ACCA and I have done the Fundamentals (MA1,MA2, FA1, FA2) and I received 2 diplomas, RQF level 2 and 3. The problem is that where I want to apply for job post (with Maltese Government) they state qualification requirements along with the 'minimum ECTS/ECVET credits', not just the level of the qualification, and the ACCA Diplomas I received are both under the 60 ECTS Credits requirement for the job post.

the OTHM Diploma is 120 UK Credits (60 ECTS) and MQF Level 5, so I should be eligible for the job once I complete it. 

My question is, in order to top up an OTHM Level 5 Diploma into a BSc qualification (minimum of 180 ECTS), through distance learning from Malta, are there any recommended Online Universities / Distance Learning Top-Up UK Programmes that accept OTHM diplomas so that I can top-up into a Bachelors in 1 year instead of the usual 3 year duration? 

Standard academic year has 60 ECTS therefore You need two years to earn additional 120 ECTS without acceleration
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Welcome to the board, great intro post but you're missing the addendum and template.  We have some bits and pieces of information, but not enough to process and provide you a concrete answer.  You also placed this in the graduate section, I've moved this to the degree planning advice and you should update us with the info I mentioned: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Area-works

Basically, I've mentioned this many times, review some posts, threads, and the WIKI for info.  I've written about the UK diploma options before, your best bet is to get a Level 4/5/6 to get you the credits enough to 'top-up' to a Bachelors as you don't have enough to cross over to the 'top-up' level.  Heck, I even tell people to go further by doing a Level 7 as well in case they want to 'top up' to a Masters!
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