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University Pathways

Three routes from Olymp Academy into UK higher education. Pick a pathway below to see the units, entry requirements and where it leads.

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Course Overview

About This Course

Olymp Academy's University Pathways help learners move from school-leaver qualifications into degree-level study — whether that means building a foundation in business, gaining IT skills that carry UCAS points, or progressing directly into Year 1 at one of over 100 partner universities worldwide.

Ofqual-Regulated Awarded by NCC Education & NOCN UCAS-Recognised & Global University Options

Choose a pathway

Click a route to see its units, entry requirements and progression route.

Units
  • Study and Communication Skills
  • IT Skills (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)
  • Business and Economics fundamentals
  • Financial Forecasting and Accounting in Business
  • Developing Organisational Structure
  • Developing Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing
Key facts
  • Entry requirementGCSE/IGCSE 'O' Levels or equivalent
  • English requirementIELTS 5.5 or equivalent*
  • Extended Diploma122 credits / 590 GLH
  • AssessmentCoursework assignments only
Progression: this qualification builds a strong foundation in business, mathematical competency and applied IT skills, opening opportunities to progress to higher education courses — including university degrees in Business Management, Marketing, International Business, and Accounting and Finance — or into entry-level roles such as Accounts Clerk, Recruitment Consultant or Accounting Technician.
Units
  • IT Systems and Principles
  • Software Applications for the Workplace
  • Data Handling and Spreadsheets
  • Digital Communication Skills
  • Web and Multimedia Applications
Key facts
  • Entry requirementGCSE/IGCSE 'O' Levels or equivalent
  • English requirementIELTS 5.5 or equivalent*
  • DiplomaLevel 3 / carries UCAS points
  • AssessmentCoursework assignments only
Progression: builds practical, workplace-ready IT skills that carry UCAS tariff points, supporting progression onto computing, business information systems, or related degree courses.
Units
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Study Skills for Higher Education
  • Mathematics for Business/Computing
  • Introduction to Academic Subject Area
Key facts
  • Entry requirementGCSE/IGCSE 'O' Levels or equivalent
  • English requirementIELTS 5.5 or equivalent*
  • Recognition100+ partner universities worldwide
  • AssessmentCoursework assignments only
Progression: designed as a direct route into Year 1 of a partner university degree programme, giving international learners a recognised path into UK and global higher education.

*Or a pass on the relevant free NCC Education Placement Test, administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.

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