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Diploma

Diploma in Quantity Surveying

The Diploma in Quantity Surveying provides a strong foundation in measurement, estimating, basic construction technology, cost planning, tendering, and contract administration. Learners develop practical skills for preparing BOQs, valuations, and cost reports. Graduates can work as trainee quantity surveyors, estimators, or site measurement assistants, with clear progression to higher diplomas and degree pathways.

6 months120 credits8 modules
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Higher Diploma

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Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Accounting

The Higher Diploma in Accounting develops skills in financial accounting, management accounting, budgeting, taxation basics, auditing, and computerised accounting systems. Learners gain practical competence in preparing reports, analysing performance, and supporting business decisions. Graduates can work as accounts assistants, payroll officers, junior auditors, or finance administrators, with strong demand and pathways to degrees and professional qualifications.

12 months240 credits16 modules
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Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Business Management

The Higher Diploma in Business Management develops strong skills in management, leadership, marketing, finance basics, HR, operations, and business strategy. Learners build practical decision-making, communication, and problem-solving abilities for modern organisations. Graduates can pursue roles in administration, supervision, sales, customer relations, and junior management. The qualification supports high employability, career growth, and progression to degree programmes.

12 months240 credits16 modules
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Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering

The Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering builds practical skills in surveying, structural and geotechnical basics, construction methods, project planning, and quality and safety management. Graduates can work as civil engineering technicians, site engineers, CAD/drafting officers, or project coordinators in infrastructure and construction. The programme supports strong demand, good earning potential, and progression to top-up degrees.

12 months240 credits16 modules
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Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in English

The Higher Diploma in English develops strong communication, academic writing, critical thinking, and professional language skills for modern workplaces. Learners build competence in grammar, literature, presentation, research, and workplace communication. Graduates can pursue careers in teaching support, content writing, media, customer relations, administration, and training. The qualification enables high employability and progression to degree programmes.

12 months240 credits16 modules
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Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Graphic Design & Video Editing

The Higher Diploma in Graphic Design & Video Editing develops creative and technical skills in branding, typography, layout, motion graphics, video production, editing workflows, and digital content creation. Learners build portfolio-ready projects using industry tools. Graduates can work as graphic designers, video editors, content creators, motion designers, or social media creatives, with strong demand in marketing, media, and freelancing.

12 months240 credits16 modules
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Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management

The Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management builds skills in recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, employee relations, HR analytics basics, and employment law awareness. Learners gain practical competence in managing people and workplace policies. Graduates can work as HR assistants, recruitment coordinators, training officers, or administration executives, with strong demand and progression to degree programmes.

12 months240 credits16 modules
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Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Information Technology

The Higher Diploma in Information Technology builds practical skills in programming, databases, networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, web and mobile development, and IT project support. Learners gain hands-on experience solving real business problems using modern tools. Graduates can work as software developers, system support officers, network technicians, QA testers, or junior analysts, with strong demand and degree progression options.

12 months240 credits16 modules
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Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The Higher Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management builds skills in procurement, inventory control, warehousing, transportation, import/export documentation, demand planning, and supply chain strategy. Learners gain practical capability to improve cost, speed, and service performance. Graduates can work as logistics coordinators, procurement officers, warehouse executives, or supply chain assistants, with strong demand across many industries.

12 months240 credits16 modules
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Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Quantity Surveying

A career in Quantity Surveying is perfect for those interested in construction and development. Quantity Surveyors focus on measuring and costing projects with precision. We teach both theory and practical skills to prepare students for real-world success.

12 months240 credits16 modules
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Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management

The Higher Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management builds skills in customer service, tour operations, hotel management, event planning, destination marketing, and service quality. Learners gain practical knowledge of global tourism trends and industry standards. Graduates can work in hotels, airlines, travel agencies, resorts, and event companies, with strong career demand and progression to degree programmes.

12 months240 credits16 modules
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