Courses
We pride ourselves on working closely with leading UK awarding organisations to design, develop and award accredited and non-accredited qualifications that meet the needs of today’s learners and employers. Our collaborative approach ensures every product reflects academic excellence, sector relevance, and clear progression routes into employment or further study.
Whether you’re a training provider in the UK or an international partner seeking quality British accredited and non-accredited qualifications, UK Awards delivers programmes that are:
- Accredited and quality-assured by subject experts
- Designed by experts from top UK universities with industry expertise
- Focused on employability and industry alignment
- Accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds
Course Overview
At the heart of UK Awards is a management team with deep expertise in vocational and technical education. Our leaders are supported by a network of industry specialists who bring first-hand experience from across the education sector, including senior roles within some of the UK’s largest awarding organisations, universities, and colleges.
Together, they offer a unique understanding of the qualifications landscape, both in the UK and internationally. This ensures our programmes are not only academically rigorous but also aligned with real-world needs – delivering value to learners, providers, and employers alike.
Our team also understands the regulatory complexities of the education and awarding environment. We work proactively to ensure our qualifications and services meet the latest regulatory requirements and quality standards, giving our partners full confidence in the compliance, credibility, and integrity of our offer.
The course aims to develop technical competence in marketing from a strategic perspective
whilst also understanding that the management of people is intrinsic to any progressive
role. There is an emphasis on applied learning preparing learnerss for industry and
management progression that is transferrable between industries and levels of role.
The Diploma units will allow practitioners to bring market understanding into any company,
feed that into the development of the company’s marketing strategy in order to meet
customer needs and build competitive advantage.
This course is designed as a postgraduate study for learners who have an interested in
pursuing a career in marketing.
Learners who successfully complete this course will be eligible to progress to the level 7
studies to complete a master’s degree at colleges and universities. However, it should be
noted that transfer of credit on application to other qualifications is determined by the
receiving institution/awarding organisation
International arbitration is a professional practice that draws upon theoretical and practical
knowledge from law and commerce and applies this to the resolution of disputes through
arbitral proceedings.
The aim of this programme of study is to create practitioners and to do this requires the
acquisition of theory and knowledge and the application of the skills of judgement and
award writing.
This course is designed as a postgraduate qualification for learners who have an interested
in developing a specialism in arbitration. Normally, learners will be aged 18 and above and
have completed a first degree in an appropriate subject.
Learners who successfully complete this course may be eligible to progress to further level 7
studies related to dispute resolution or complete a master’s at a university. However, it
should be noted that transfer of credit on application to other qualifications is determined
by the receiving institution/awarding organisation.
The course provides a foundation from which to develop competence as a technician
quantity surveyor. It is designed to provide an education that will develop knowledge and
understanding of relevant theories and principles together with technical skills and
capabilities associated with the practice of the discipline.
This course is designed as a foundation for learners who have an interested in pursuing a
career in quantity surveying or construction. Normally, learners will be aged 18 and above.
Learners who successfully complete this course will be eligible to progress to the UK Awards
Level 5 Diploma in Quantity Surveying. They may also be eligible to progress to level 5
studies on other similar courses at colleges and universities. However, it should be noted
that transfer of credit on application to other qualifications is determined by the receiving
institution/awarding organisation.
The course aims to build on the foundation of the L4 diploma and to develop competent
technician quantity surveyors. It is designed to provide an education that will further
develop knowledge and understanding of relevant theories and principles together with
technical skills and capabilities associated with the practice of the discipline.
This course is designed as a foundation for learners who have an interested in pursuing a
career in quantity surveying or construction. Normally, learners will be aged 18 and above.
Learners who successfully complete this course may be eligible to progress to level 6 studies
on other similar courses at colleges and universities. However, it should be noted that
transfer of credit on application to other qualifications is determined by the receiving
institution/awarding organisation.
The course is designed to develop skills and competencies needed for a career as a software
developer. It aims to provide an education that fosters both an understanding of relevant
theories and principles, as well as the technical skills associated with the field.
This course is designed as part of the pathway for learners who have an interested in
pursuing a career in software engineering.
Learners who successfully complete this course will be eligible to progress to the UK Awards
Level 5 Diploma in Software Engineering. They may also be eligible to progress to level 5
studies on other similar courses at colleges and universities. However, it should be noted
that transfer of credit on application to other qualifications is determined by the receiving
institution/awarding organisation.
The course is designed to help individuals become skilled software developers. It aims to
provide education that develops a deep understanding of relevant theories and principles,
along with the technical skills necessary for practice in the field.
This course is designed as part of the pathway for learners who have an interested in
pursuing a career in software engineering.
Learners who successfully complete this course will be eligible to progress to level 6 studies
on other similar courses at colleges and universities. However, it should be noted that
transfer of credit on application to other qualifications is determined by the receiving
institution/awarding organisation.
The course is designed to help individuals become skilled software developers. It aims to
provide education that develops a deep understanding of relevant theories and principles,
along with the technical skills necessary for practice in the field. Learners will also develop a
specialist understanding of cybersecurity.
This course is designed as part of the pathway for learners who have an interested in
pursuing a career in software engineering.
Learners who successfully complete this course will be eligible to progress to level 6 studies
on other similar courses at colleges and universities. However, it should be noted that
transfer of credit on application to other qualifications is determined by the receiving
institution/awarding organisation.
The course is designed to help individuals become skilled software developers. It aims to
provide education that develops a deep understanding of relevant theories and principles,
along with the technical skills necessary for practice in the field. Learners will also develop a
specialist understanding of artificial intelligence.
This course is designed as part of the pathway for learners who have an interested in
pursuing a career in software engineering.
Learners who successfully complete this course will be eligible to progress to level 6 studies
on other similar courses at colleges and universities. However, it should be noted that
transfer of credit on application to other qualifications is determined by the receiving
institution/awarding organisation.
This is an applied course building knowledge and understanding in relevant core
management functions that learners can use in any industry for career progression
purposes.
The course will build learners’ skills to aid them in understanding different business
contexts, identifying issues that need addressing as well as putting forward solutions to
address a company’s needs, customer needs and the wider market environment in which
they operate.
This course is designed as a foundation for learners who have an interested in pursuing a
career in business and management. Normally, learners will be aged 18 and above.
Learners who successfully complete this course will be eligible to progress to the UK Awards
Level 5 Diploma in Business Management. They may also be eligible to progress to level 5
studies on other similar courses at colleges and universities. However, it should be noted
that transfer of credit on application to other qualifications is determined by the receiving
institution/awarding organisation.
This course provides applied learning to further build knowledge and understanding of the
core functions of management in different business sectors. Taking a ‘learning-by-doing’
approach, learners will understand the value and importance of business and management
to the economy and wider society.
Learners will strengthen their ability to discuss and explain different industry, company and
business contexts along with the changes in their operating environments. They will be able
to evaluate business and management related opportunities and threats and suggest
potential solutions on how to respond to those challenges.
This course is designed as a development course for learners who have an interested in
pursuing a career in business management. Normally, learners will be aged 18 and above.
Learners who successfully complete this course will be eligible to progress to the level 6
studies on other similar courses at colleges and universities. However, it should be noted
that transfer of credit on application to other qualifications is determined by the receiving
institution/awarding organisation.