Academic Calendars
Academic Calendars
Academic Calendars
Your Ambition, Your Schedule
At Stonebridge University, we have dismantled the rigid timetables of traditional academia to align with the dynamic lives of modern professionals. We understand that career opportunities, personal milestones, and the drive for self-improvement do not adhere to a single annual deadline. Therefore, we operate on a flexible, rolling admissions model across all our faculties—from NCC Education pathways and Top-up degrees to our postgraduate Executive Master’s programmes. Below, you will find the upcoming intake dates for each specific qualification track. This structure is engineered to provide you with multiple entry points throughout the year, ensuring that you can commence your studies at the precise moment that suits your personal and professional timeline, without unnecessary delay.
NCC, Pearson, OTHM and Qualifi
Level 2 to Level 7 Diplomas and Pre-Master.
| Level | Qualification | Type | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCC Level 2 | Level 2 Diploma in Business | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| Pearson BTEC Level 2 | Level 2 Diploma in Business | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 | Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 | Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 | Level 3 Diploma in Business | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 | Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 3 | Level 3 Diploma in Business | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 3 | Level 3 Diploma in Computing | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 3 | Level 3 Int. Foundation Diploma | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 4 | Level 4 Diploma in Business | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 4 | Level 4 Diploma in Computing | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 4 | Level 4 Diploma in Computing with Business Management (L4DC BM) | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| OTHM Level 4 | Level 4 Diploma in Psychology | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| Qualifi Level 4 | Level 4 Diploma in Psychology | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| OTHM Level 5 | Level 5 Diploma in Psychology | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| OTHM Level 5 | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| Qualifi Level 5 | Level 5 Diploma in Psychology | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| Qualifi Level 5 | Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| Pearson BTEC Level 5 | Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| Pearson BTEC Level 5 | Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computer Science | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| Pearson BTEC Level 5 | Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 5 | Level 5 Diploma in Business | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 5 | Level 5 Diploma in Computing | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 5 | Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Business Management (L5DC BM) | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 5 | Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security (L5DC CS) | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 5 | Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Data Science (L5DC DS) | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 6 | Level 6 Diploma in Business Strategy | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 7 | Level 7 Diploma in Business Management | Diploma | January, April, June, September, November |
| NCC Level 6 | Pre-Master’s in Business | Pre-Master | January, April, June, September, November |
Top-Up Bachelor
Complete your degree online.
| Programme | University | Type | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems | UCLan | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking | UCLan | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| LLB (Hons) Law | UCLan | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| BSc Computer Science Online | UCLan | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| BSc (Hons) Business Management | Univ. of Bolton | Top-Up | January, September |
| BEng (Hons) Software Engineering | Univ. of Bolton | Top-Up | January, September |
| BSc (Hons) Computing | University of Greenwich | Top-Up | January, September |
| LLB (Hons) Law in Practice | University of Greenwich | Top-Up | January, September |
| BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance | University of Derby | Top-Up | January, September |
| BA (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management | University of Derby | Top-Up | January, September |
| BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technologies | University of Derby | Top-Up | January, September |
| BSc (Hons) Business Management | University of Derby | Top-Up | January, September |
| BSc (Hons) Computing | Wrexham University | Top-Up | January, September |
| BSc (Hons) Business Management | Wrexham University | Top-Up | January, September |
| BSc Computer Science Online | Wrexham University | Top-Up | January, September |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Management | Anglia Ruskin | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies | Anglia Ruskin | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| BSc (Hons) Business Management | Anglia Ruskin | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| BSc Computer Science Online | Anglia Ruskin | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| BSc Cyber Security Online | Gloucestershire | Top-Up | January, September |
| Business Management Online | Gloucestershire | Top-Up | January, September |
| BSc Software Engineering Online | Greater Manchester | Top-Up | January, September |
| Business Management Online | Greater Manchester | Top-Up | January, September |
| Business Management Online | Wolverhampton | Top-Up | January, September |
Research Degrees
MBA, MSc, LLM and Doctorate Programmes.
| Programme | University | Type | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Top-Up) | University of Plymouth | Top-Up | January, September |
| MBA (Top-Up) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | Top-Up | January, September |
| MBA or MSc Management | Leeds Beckett University | Full | January, September |
| MSc Finance and Management (Top-Up) | UCLan | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| LLM International Business Law (Top-Up) | UCLan | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| International Business and Commercial Law LLM (Top-up) | Anglia Ruskin University | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| MSc Project Management (Top-Up) | Anglia Ruskin University | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| MBA Educational Leadership and Management (Top-Up) | Anglia Ruskin University | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| MSc Healthcare Management (Top-Up) | Anglia Ruskin University | Top-Up | January, May, September |
| MRes in Business and Management | University of Leicester | Full | January, September |
| Level 7 Diploma in Law | Qualifi | Full | January, April, June, September, November |
| Level 7 Diploma in Psychology | Qualifi | Full | January, April, June, September, November |
| Level 7 Higher National Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership | Pearson BTEC | Full | January, April, June, September, November |
| Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) | Teesside University | Doctorate | January, September |
| DBA (Doctorate) | UCLan | Doctorate | January, September |
OTHM and Qualifi Law
Accredited Law Qualifications.
| Level | Programme Name | Awarding Body | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 | Diploma in Law | OTHM | January, April, June, September, November |
| Level 4 | Diploma in Law | OTHM | January, April, June, September, November |
| Level 5 | Diploma in Law | OTHM | January, April, June, September, November |
| Level 3 | Diploma in Law | Qualifi | January, April, June, September, November |
| Level 4 | Diploma in Law | Qualifi | January, April, June, September, November |
| Level 5 | Diploma in Law | Qualifi | January, April, June, September, November |
| Level 7 | Diploma in Law | Qualifi | January, April, June, September, November |
Application Timelines & Enrolment
While our rolling calendar offers significant flexibility, securing your place requires strategic planning. To ensure a seamless onboarding experience, we strongly advise submitting your application at least 21 days prior to your preferred start date. This window allows our Admissions Team to conduct a holistic review of your credentials, verify your documents, and grant you early access to the induction module before formal teaching begins. Please note that while we endeavour to adhere strictly to the published dates above, the University reserves the right to amend the academic calendar if operational requirements demand. Confirmed start dates will always be explicitly stated in your official Offer Letter.
