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UK Awarding Body

ATHE Diploma Programmes

Ofqual-regulated UK qualifications from Level 3 to Level 7, built for working professionals.

About ATHE

A UK Awarding Organisation

ATHE is a UK awarding organisation, regulated by Ofqual. It works with approved centres around the world to deliver vocational qualifications across business, management, accounting, finance, healthcare and educational leadership. Bradford International Alliance is an ATHE registered centre for the qualifications listed below.

Every ATHE qualification has a strong vocational focus, designed around what industry needs today. Depending on the university’s own entry requirements, ATHE qualifications may support applications to bachelor’s and master’s top-up degrees.

Registered Centre Bradford International Alliance is an ATHE Registered Centre
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Why ATHE

Why Study an ATHE Qualification?

Ofqual Regulated

UK-regulated qualifications awarded by ATHE.

Industry-Focused Learning

A vocational curriculum built around current workplace needs.

Structured Levels

Qualifications offered at RQF Levels 3 to 7, from entry to advanced study.

Possible University Routes

May support applications to top-up degrees, subject to each university’s requirements.

Built for Working Professionals

Study structured around your professional commitments.

Guidance from BIA

Support from programme choice through to the admissions process.

Qualification Levels

Find Your Starting Level

ATHE qualifications are offered at five RQF levels. Choose the level that matches your education and experience.

Level 3Entry level
Level 4RQF Level 4
Level 5RQF Level 5
Level 6RQF Level 6
Level 7RQF Level 7

RQF levels show the difficulty of a qualification. They are not the same as a year of a university degree.

ATHE Programmes

Explore ATHE Qualifications by Level

Browse ATHE diplomas and certificates in business, management, accounting, finance and healthcare. Filter by level or search for your subject.

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ATHE Level 3

RQF Level 3
Diploma in Business and Management (2023)ATHE Level 3

ATHE Level 4

RQF Level 4
Extended Diploma in Business and Management (2023)ATHE Level 4
Extended Diploma in Business and Management (Gen Ed) (2023)ATHE Level 4
Extended Diploma in Accounting (2024)ATHE Level 4

ATHE Level 5

RQF Level 5
Extended Diploma in Business and Management (Gen Ed) (2023)ATHE Level 5
Extended Diploma in Accounting (2024)ATHE Level 5

ATHE Level 6

RQF Level 6
Extended Diploma in Management (2023)ATHE Level 6
Diploma in Management (Sales and Marketing) (2023)ATHE Level 6
Diploma in Healthcare ManagementATHE Level 6
Certificate in Healthcare ManagementATHE Level 6
Certificate in Project ManagementATHE Level 6

ATHE Level 7

RQF Level 7
Diploma in Strategic Management (2023)ATHE Level 7
Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance (2024)ATHE Level 7
Diploma in Healthcare ManagementATHE Level 7
Certificate in Strategic Educational Leadership and ManagementATHE Level 7

No programmes match your search. Try a different keyword or select another level.

Progression

Where Could ATHE Take You?

  • After Level 3You may be able to apply for a Level 4 qualification.
  • After Level 5You may be able to apply for a bachelor’s top-up degree.
  • After Level 6You may be able to apply for a master’s degree or Level 7.
  • After Level 7You may be able to apply for a master’s top-up degree.

Progression is not guaranteed. Each university decides which qualifications it accepts and sets its own entry requirements. Admission is at the university’s sole discretion.

Bradford International Alliance advisors guiding learners towards the right ATHE pathway

Next Step

Start Your ATHE Pathway

Speak to a Bradford International Alliance advisor to find the right ATHE level and subject for your experience and career goals.