A top-up degree in the UK turns an international student's diploma or HND into a full honours degree in a year, and searches are now up 20%. ApplyBoard users are showing growing interest in top-ups at Coventry University, the University of Hertfordshire, Oxford Brookes University, Middlesex University and the University of Kent.
Who Is a Top-Up Degree For?
- Students with a relevant Level 5 diploma, HND or equivalent.
- Students who want a UK honours degree in one year.
- Nursing top-ups are for nurses already registered abroad and do not lead to NMC registration.
Programs to Explore
Disclaimer: Tuition and application fees come from ApplyBoard program pages as of 20 Oct 2026 and can change. Always confirm current fees on the program page before your student applies.
Coventry University Coventry
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - International Business (Top-up)
A final-year top-up in international business where interest from ApplyBoard users has grown strongly.
Tuition (1st year)
£17,600
Application fee
No fee listed
Middlesex University London
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-up)
A top-up in IT and business information systems with sharply rising interest from ApplyBoard users and strong follow-through to applications.
Tuition (1st year)
£17,200
Application fee
No fee listed
Oxford Brookes University Oxford
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Business Management (Final Year Entry)
A final-year entry route into a business management degree in Oxford, with fast-rising interest from ApplyBoard users and strong application rates.
Tuition (1st year)
£19,700
Application fee
No fee listed
University of Hertfordshire Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - International Business Management (Top Up)
An international business management top-up with climbing interest from ApplyBoard users, and views often turn into applications.
Tuition (1st year)
£17,540
Application fee
No fee listed
University of Kent Canterbury
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Business (top-up)
A business top-up in Canterbury where interest is rising fast and ApplyBoard users often go on to apply.
Tuition (1st year)
£21,950
Application fee
No fee listed
Frequently Asked Questions
A top-up degree is the final year of a UK bachelor's degree for students who already hold a relevant diploma or HND.
Yes. Many UK universities accept international students onto one-year top-up degrees. Check the entry requirements on each program page.
Ready to Apply?
Every program above is open to apply on ApplyBoard. Students can check eligibility, compare intakes and apply in one place, and recruitment partners can do the same for every student they support.
About this data: These trends come from program searches on ApplyBoard between 10 Jul 2026 and 17 Oct 2026, compared with the 100 days before. They are a snapshot of what ApplyBoard users were exploring at that moment, not a ranking of institutions or a statement by any institution. Programs, tuition, intakes, deadlines and immigration rules change often: always check the program page on ApplyBoard and official government sources for the latest before applying or advising a student.