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Six Ofqual-regulated diplomas across three subjects, at Levels 3 and 4. Level 3 is A Level standard. Level 4 is equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelor's degree. Each course sets out how it is delivered, how it is assessed and what it costs.
Business Management
Diploma in Business Management
- Standard9 months
- Fast-track6 months, intensive
- AssessmentPortfolio of evidence per unit
- UCAS points32 (indicative)
From£725Level 3, awarded by OTHM
View course: OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business ManagementBusiness Management
Diploma in Business Management
- Standard9 months
- Fast-track6 months, intensive
- AssessmentAssignment tasks per unit
- UCAS pointsN/A
From£850Level 4, awarded by OTHM
View course: OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business ManagementInformation Technology
Foundation Diploma in Information Technology
- Standard6 months
- Fast-track3 months, intensive
- AssessmentA report per unit, with a presentation in unit 2
- UCAS points24 (indicative)
From£725Level 3, awarded by OTHM
View course: OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information TechnologyInformation Technology
Diploma in Information Technology
- Standard9 months
- Fast-track6 months, intensive
- AssessmentReports, presentations and projects per unit
- UCAS pointsN/A
From£850Level 4, awarded by OTHM
View course: OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information TechnologyHealth and Social Care
Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Standard6 months
- Fast-track3 months, intensive
- AssessmentPortfolio of evidence per unit
- UCAS points16 (indicative)
From£725Level 3, awarded by OTHM
View course: OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social CareHealth and Social Care
Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- Standard9 months
- Fast-track6 months, intensive
- AssessmentAn assignment per unit
- UCAS pointsN/A
From£850Level 4, awarded by OTHM
View course: OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care ManagementSide by side
Every course, compared
Both routes on every course cover the same total qualification time. The fast-track route completes it in fewer weeks, so it is a considerably more demanding pace.
| Course | Level | Credits | Delivery | Standard | Fast-track | UCAS points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Business Management | 3 | 120 | Online | 9 months · £725 | 6 months · £798 · intensive | 32 |
| Foundation Diploma in Information Technology | 3 | 60 | Online | 6 months · £725 | 3 months · £798 · intensive | 24 |
| Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care | 3 | 60 | Online | 6 months · £725 | 3 months · £798 · intensive | 16 |
| Diploma in Business Management | 4 | 120 | Online | 9 months · £850 | 6 months · £935 · intensive | N/A |
| Diploma in Information Technology | 4 | 120 | Online | 9 months · £850 | 6 months · £935 · intensive | N/A |
| Diploma in Health and Social Care Management | 4 | 120 | Online | 9 months · £850 | 6 months · £935 · intensive | N/A |
Prices shown are list prices per diploma level and are subject to change. Launch offer: paying in full reduces the fee by 5%. Instalment plans total 10% more. UCAS points are indicative. Universities set their own entry requirements and are not obliged to accept a qualification or its tariff value. N/A means the qualification does not carry UCAS Tariff points. We advertise study duration only; certification follows external quality assurance by the awarding organisation and takes additional time.