A UK top-up degree offers students a great time-saving option that enables them to continue learning up to the Honours degree level, without the need to start from scratch on a 3 year BA (Hons), or BSc (Hons) degree programme. If you have an existing 2 years degree, HND or equivalent Ofqual approved qualification, and you're looking for a way to step up to an undergraduate degree level, a top-up degree is the perfect answer.

The UK top-up degrees are a great study option designed to help individuals and working professionals, who already hold particular qualifications and are ready to go for the final degree level. The top-up degree is the perfect way to continue study pathway without the need to commit to full-time study and the three years required for BA or BSc degree programme. Students can develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of a particular topic while also receiving an internationally-recognised British Degree.

If you are studying full-time, a top up degree will usually take a year to complete. Some students can take up to 2 years, and some can be completed in only nine months. They are very flexible and depend on the personal circumstances. If the student choose to study full-time, he should finish within 1 year, but those studying part-time can take up to 2 years to complete the degree programme.