Earn your British Degree in 2 Years!

ATHE Level 4 & 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management

Overview

of the course

Earn 240 UK credits in just 40 weeks. That’s two full years of British university education, compressed into one intensive programme. Students complete 16 business modules, gain real industry exposure through our Career Accelerator, and develop AI and emerging technology skills that most business graduates lack. The ATHE Level 4 & 5 diploma offers a progression route to De Montfort University for the final year, where students can graduate with a full UK degree.

ATHE Level 4 & 5

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 17 or older with a high school diploma or equivalent qualification. English language proficiency at B2 level (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent) is required. All academic transcripts and diplomas must be translated into English and officially attested.

English language requirements

ES World Dubai Entry

UK University Progression

Why should you choose

the Diploma in Business and Management

Get to a UK degree faster and smarter. Students complete two years of university-level study in Dubai, then spend just one year in the UK for the final year. This pathway saves time, reduces costs, and produces graduates with genuine credentials, real industry connections, and skills employers actually want.

ATHE Level 4 & 5

Enrolment Process

The Smarter Route.

The Real Savings.

See exactly what you will pay with ES World compared to the standard 4-year university route. Same qualification, less time, lower cost.

All amounts shown are estimates.

Finish in the UK Finish in Dubai

★ Year 1

ES World Dubai

ATHE Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Dubai

Year 1 Total

Year 2

DMU Leicester, UK

ATHE Progression Partner

Final year for your full UK degree

Year 2 Total

Traditional Route

4 Years at a UK University

1 year foundation + 3 year degree (typical route)

4-Year Total

You Pay: Year 1 + Year 2

You Save

Traditional route (4 years)

ES World pathway (~2 years)

ATHE Level 4 & 5

Frequently asked questions

Who is this programme for?

School Leavers: Learners who have completed secondary school
Career Changers: Learners who are ready to move into management or start their own business.
Working Professionals: Learners who have built experience but lack the formal qualification.
Entrepreneurs: Learners who want to build or scale a business and need strategic, financial, and leadership skills.