BSMI International Year 2 in Leadership and Management

Course Overview
This Level 5 course provides direct access to the final year of an undergraduate programme at one of our two progression universities: De Montfort University or Bournemouth University. Students will study two levels in one academic year (36 weeks) prior to progressing into the final year at our progression universities. The course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of key leadership and management practices and principles to enhance effective performance at a practical level. Students will gain a critical understanding of the nature of work organizations, their structure, leadership, and management from a variety of theoretical perspectives. To obtain the Extended Diploma in Leadership and Management, learners must achieve the four Mandatory Units PLUS four Optional Units 

强制性单位： 

• 全球背景下的商业组织 
• 研究项目 
• 人员管理 
• 经理人财务 

可选单位： 

• 管理沟通 
• 营销原则与实践 
• 管理组织的可持续性 
• 小型企业 
• 规划新的商业冒险 
• 商务法 
• 运营管理 
• 战略决策信息 
• 组织分析与变革 
• 财务系统和审计 
• 商业道德 

Why choose this course?
– A Level 5 qualification (like a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree, or Level 5 Diploma) is the same academic level as the second year of a bachelor’s degree.
– Level 5 courses focus on hands-on, job-related skills, not just theory.
– You’ll complete projects and assignments relevant to your chosen industry — great preparation for employment.
– Employers value them because they show you have specialist knowledge and work-ready skills.
– A Level 5 qualification can help you move into higher-level roles or management positions.
– It’s ideal if you already work in a field (like health, business, or engineering) and want to advance your qualifications without leaving your job.
– After completing it, you can usually “top up” to a full bachelor’s degree (Level 6) by studying for just one more year.
– You can usually enter a Level 5 course if you’ve completed:
A Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC or Level 4 Diploma)
Or have relevant experience in your industry.
– Afterward, you can progress to: Level 6 (Bachelor’s Degree Top-Up)
Or directly into professional employment.
– A Level 5 course helps you gain higher-level, practical skills, improve your employability, and gives you a flexible, affordable route to a full degree or better job opportunities.

Course duration
6 months

评估 
The assessment of this Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification is completed through the submission of internally assessed learner work. To achieve a pass for a unit, a learner must have successfully achieved the learning outcomes at the pass standard set by the assessment criteria for that unit. To achieve merit or distinction, the learner must demonstrate that they have achieved the criteria set for these grades. 

All international students joining our 6-month International Pathway Programme must hold the correct immigration permission before travelling to the UK. Depending on your nationality and study plans, you will need either an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) or a Short-Term Study Visa.

1. ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation)

这 ETA is required for students from eligible countries who wish to study in the UK for up to 6 months.

Key points:

• Valid for courses lasting up to 6 months, including our International Pathway Programme.
• The application is completed online and usually processed quickly.
• Students cannot work while in the UK on an ETA.
• You must leave the UK at the end of your studies.

2. Short-Term Study Visa (6 Months)

A 6-month Short-Term Study Visa is another option for students who are not eligible for the ETA or prefer a visa sticker in their passport.

Important requirement:
A Short-Term Study Visa can only be issued for foundation courses if the student is studying an English language course alongside their academic programme.

This means:

• You must be enrolled in both the International Pathway course and an English language component delivered as part of your programme.
• The combined programme must not exceed 6 months in total.
• Students cannot work, extend their stay, or switch into another visa category from inside the UK.

This visa is suitable for students who:

• Are aged 16 or above.
• Are taking an academic programme that includes English language tuition.
• Want a clear visa vignette placed in their passport.

Summary of Visa Options