LMQ qualifications are structured in 120-credit increments from Level 3 Foundation to Level 7 Postgraduate Diplomas, with direct progression to Bachelor Top-Up and Master's Top-Up programmes worldwide.
ROOTS GATEWAY offers a structured academic pathway that takes you from Level 3 Foundation to Level 7 Postgraduate Diplomas, with global university acceptance for Bachelor Top-Up and Master's Top-Up programmes. Our qualifications are designed to provide flexible, accessible, and high-quality distance learning that opens doors to academic and professional opportunities worldwide.
Our vision is to be the gateway to global qualifications, enabling learners from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential through regulated UK education pathways.
Our qualifications are structured in 120-credit increments, providing a clear and transparent progression route:
Our qualifications are recognised by universities across the UK, Europe, North America, and beyond. Graduates have successfully progressed to Bachelor Top-Up and Master's Top-Up programmes at institutions in the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA, and many other countries.
Explore the pathways below to find the right route for your career goals.
ROOTS GATEWAY offers regulated UK qualifications that are globally recognised and provide direct pathways to Bachelor Top-Up and Master's Top-Up programmes at universities worldwide. Each qualification comprises six mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, ensuring a standardized and transparent progression structure.
Our qualifications are credit-rated and regulated, providing learners with the assurance of quality and the flexibility to progress at their own pace. Whether you are starting your academic journey or advancing to postgraduate study, ROOTS GATEWAY provides the pathway to success.
Complete 120 credits equivalent to UK GCE A-Levels. Establishes foundational business, IT, or hospitality knowledge.
Each award delivers 120 credits covering intermediate managerial competencies and specialized technical systems.
Advanced 120-credit qualification equivalent to the Final Year of a UK Bachelor degree. Direct entry to Bachelor Top-Up.
Master-level 120-credit diploma providing advanced standing into Master's Top-Up (MBA/MA/MSc) programmes worldwide.
| LMQ Qualification | Level | Credits | Progression Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies | Level 3 | 120 |
→ Level 4 Business
Foundation for higher education entry
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| Level 4 Advanced National Certificate in Business Management | Level 4 | 120 |
→ Level 5 Business
Equivalent to Year 1 of UK Bachelor degree
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| Level 5 Advanced National Diploma in Business Management | Level 5 | 120 |
→ Level 6 Business
Equivalent to Year 2 of UK Bachelor degree
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| Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management | Level 6 | 120 |
→ Bachelor Top-Up
→ Level 7 Postgraduate
Direct entry to final year of Bachelor's programmes worldwide
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| Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership | Level 7 | 120 |
→ Master's Top-Up (MBA)
Direct entry to MBA Top-Up programmes at universities worldwide
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| LMQ Qualification | Level | Credits | Progression Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology | Level 3 | 120 |
→ Level 4 IT
Foundation in computing and programming
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| Level 4 Advanced National Certificate in Information Technology | Level 4 | 120 |
→ Level 5 IT
Direct entry into Year 2 of computing bachelor's programmes
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| Level 5 Advanced National Diploma in Information Technology | Level 5 | 120 |
→ Level 6 IT
Intermediate technical and managerial skills
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| Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Level 6 | 120 |
→ Bachelor Top-Up
→ Level 7 Postgraduate
Direct entry to final year of Engineering Bachelor's programmes
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| Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology | Level 7 | 120 |
→ Master's Top-Up (MSc)
Eligible for Master's Top-Up at universities worldwide
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| LMQ Qualification | Level | Credits | Progression Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Advanced National Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management | Level 4 | 120 |
→ Level 5 Hospitality
Foundation in hospitality operations and management
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| Level 5 Advanced National Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management | Level 5 | 120 |
→ Level 6 Hospitality
Advanced strategic and operational management skills
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| Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management | Level 6 | 120 |
→ Bachelor Top-Up
→ Level 7 Hospitality
Direct entry to final year of Hospitality Bachelor's programmes
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| Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management | Level 7 | 120 |
→ Master's Top-Up (MBA)
Postgraduate diploma with MBA articulation worldwide
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Level 6 Graduate Diplomas provide direct entry to the final year of Bachelor's programmes at universities worldwide.
Level 7 Postgraduate Diplomas provide direct entry to MBA Top-Up programmes at universities worldwide.
All qualifications are benchmarked against the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
Our qualifications are recognised by universities in the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, and beyond.
Contact our admissions team to discuss your pathway and find the right qualification for your career goals.
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