Programmes
Choose the route that fits your next step
From applied diplomas to full degree top-ups and professional certification, each route is built to end at a credential you can actually use.
Applied Academic Degrees
Progress through Level 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 — each level building directly on the one before it.
View LevelsAcademic Programmes
Bachelor's and master's top-up degrees awarded by Derby, Bolton, Essex, Buckingham and more.
Explore programmesSmart Training Courses
Short, practical courses for learners who want a focused credential without a full degree pathway.
View coursesCertification Levels
Professional titles for those ready to formalise their expertise.
View certificationsWhy FAME
A pathway built to end at a real UK degree
Most students don't need another certificate — they need a route. FAME College structures every diploma so it counts toward degree credit at a partner university.
Clear progression routes
Move from a Level 3 diploma to a Level 6 top-up degree, or straight into a master's, without repeating ground you've covered.
Real university degrees
Every top-up is delivered in partnership with an accredited UK university and awarded under that university's name.
Professional relevance
Certification routes like CFAM and Certified Project Manager build practical, workplace-ready credentials alongside academic study.
Pathways
Focused options for different goals
Applied academic degrees
Foundation-to-master's progression across five applied qualification levels.
Degree top-up programmes
Turn a diploma into a Bachelor's or Master's degree with our university partners.
Professional certification
Professional titles for those ready to formalise their expertise.
Ready to choose your pathway?
Contact the admissions team for guidance on the best route, entry requirements, and the next intake dates.