ATHE
Awards for Training and Higher Education
An Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation whose Level 2–8 qualifications are accepted for progression by universities across the UK.
Marvelous Academy — ATHE and Qualifi Level 3, 4 and 5 diplomas in Dhaka, with a top-up to a UK Honours degree
New for 2026
Finish your UK Honours degree with the University of Greater Manchester
Study Ofqual-regulated diplomas in Dhaka from Level 2 to Level 8, then top up to a full UK degree.
Courses
Seven subject areas, from Certificate to Doctorate
Every programme is an Ofqual-regulated qualification assessed through written assignments — no final examinations.
ATHE / Qualifi
Law
Careers: Legal practice · Bar transfer route · Compliance · Corporate advisory
Study the English legal system with tutors who argue cases for a living, from foundation through to LLB and beyond.
Levels available
- Level 3
Foundation Diploma
Equivalent to A-Level / HSC · 6–9 months
- Level 4
Diploma — 120 credits
Year 1 of a UK bachelor's degree · 9–12 months
- Level 5
Extended Diploma — 120 credits
Year 2 of a UK bachelor's degree · 9–12 months
- Level 6
Diploma / Honours top-up
Final year of a UK bachelor's degree · 12 months
- Level 7
Extended Diploma — postgraduate
Master's level · 12–18 months
Progression: LLB (Hons) — with the University of Greater Manchester or another partner institution.
The ladder
Level 2 to Level 8 — one continuous route
Each level is a stand-alone, Ofqual-regulated qualification. Start where your previous study ends, stop whenever you need to, and pick it up again later.
- Level 2L2
Certificate
An entry route for learners without a completed higher secondary qualification, building the study skills UK assessment expects.
3–6 months
Equivalent to GCSE / SSC
- Level 3L3
Foundation Diploma
The standard starting point after school. Prepares you for undergraduate-level academic writing and research.
6–9 months
Equivalent to A-Level / HSC
- Level 4L4
Diploma — 120 credits
Recognised by UK universities as the first year of an honours degree. Assessed entirely through written assignments.
9–12 months
Year 1 of a UK bachelor's degree
- Level 5L5
Extended Diploma — 120 credits
On completion you hold 240 credits — the entry point for a final-year top-up at a UK university.
9–12 months
Year 2 of a UK bachelor's degree
- Level 6L6
Diploma / Honours top-up
Complete the final year with the University of Greater Manchester and graduate with a full BA, BSc or LLB (Hons).
12 months
Final year of a UK bachelor's degree
- Level 7L7
Extended Diploma — postgraduate
A postgraduate diploma that carries you into the dissertation stage of an MBA or MSc with a partner university.
12–18 months
Master's level
- Level 8L8
Doctorate
The research route for senior professionals, taken with a partner institution and supervised throughout.
3–5 years
DBA / PhD level
- Levels offered
- L2–L8Levels offered
- Subject areas
- 7Subject areas
- Intakes every year
- 3Intakes every year
- Students enrolled
- 300+Students enrolled
New partnership
Top up to a degree from the University of Greater Manchester
Marvelous Academy has been approved to progress students into the final year of selected Honours degrees at the University of Greater Manchester. Finish Level 5 with us in Dhaka, then complete one further year to graduate with a full UK bachelor’s degree.
A full UK Honours degree
Your certificate is awarded by the University of Greater Manchester — the same award as students who studied all three years in the UK.
Study in the UK or online
Complete the final year on campus in Greater Manchester, or online where the programme allows it.
Credit for what you have done
Level 4 and Level 5 together carry 240 credits, which is what a UK university expects before final-year entry.
At a glance
- Awarding university
- University of Greater Manchester
- Entry point
- After a Level 5 diploma (240 credits)
- Length of top-up
- One academic year
- Study mode
- On campus in the UK, or online
- Award
- BA / BSc / LLB (Hons)
Progression is subject to the university’s entry requirements for the individual programme, including English language requirements. Our admissions team will confirm eligibility before you enrol.
Recognitions
Who awards and recognises your qualification
Marvelous Academy is the teaching and examination centre. Your certificate comes from a UK awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual, or from a partner university.
Qualifi
Qualifi Ltd
An Ofqual-recognised awarding body offering regulated diplomas that map directly onto every stage of a UK degree.
University of Greater Manchester
Top-up degree partner
Formerly the University of Bolton. Our students may progress into the final year of selected Honours degrees.
LanguageCERT
Authorised examination centre
Marvelous Academy is a principal LanguageCERT examination centre in Bangladesh — candidates prepare and sit the test with us.
English & test preparation
Prepare here. Sit the exam here.
Language is the step that delays most applications. Our preparation classes run alongside the diplomas, so you build your score while you study.
Authorised centre
LanguageCERT
We are an authorised examination centre in Bangladesh — prepare and sit the test with us.
IELTS
Academic and General Training, with mock tests and one-to-one speaking practice.
TOEFL
iBT preparation for students applying to North America and beyond.
Study abroad
Getting you there
Two sister companies handle everything that happens after you decide to study overseas — from choosing the university to landing at the airport.
Marvelous Study Abroad
University shortlisting, application handling, offer letters, CAS and student visa guidance for the UK, and support for applications to Australia, Canada and Europe.
- University selection
- Application & offer letters
- Student visa guidance
- Pre-departure briefing
Marvelous Overseas
Documentation, attestation and placement services for students and professionals moving abroad, including credential verification and travel arrangements.
- Document attestation
- Credential verification
- Placement support
- Travel arrangements
Intakes
Three intakes every year
January, May and September. Whichever month suits you, applications open roughly four months ahead — and places in the May intake go quickly.
January
Applications open Sep – Dec
Ideal if you complete HSC results in the autumn.
May
Applications open Jan – Apr
The busiest intake — apply early to secure a place.
September
Applications open May – Aug
Aligns with the standard UK academic year.
Exact enrolment deadlines are confirmed each cycle. Contact admissions on +880 1971 007716 for the current dates.
Student success
Where our students end up
The point of a regulated qualification is what it lets you do next. These are the routes our students actually take.
- Students currently enrolled
- 300+Students currently enrolled
- Subject areas from Level 2 to 8
- 7Subject areas from Level 2 to 8
- Intakes every year
- 3Intakes every year
- Year to a UK degree after Level 5
- 1Year to a UK degree after Level 5
Progression to the UK
Level 5 → final year, University of Greater Manchester
Students completing 240 credits with us apply directly into the final year of an Honours degree, cutting both the cost and the time abroad.
The working professional's route
Level 4 and 5 completed alongside a full-time job
Evening and weekend groups mean students keep earning while they study — no career break required.
From diploma to postgraduate
Level 7 → MBA dissertation stage
The Level 7 Extended Diploma carries graduates straight into the final stage of a master's with a partner university.
Student voices
What people say about studying here
1 / 3
All the staff are very nice, friendly and helpful. Lessons have never been boring — always interesting. I can only recommend this place to people who want to meet new friends and learn more.
Salman Rafi HasanBarristerBranches
Where to find us
Walk in for a free consultation — no appointment needed during office hours.
Dhanmondi (Head Office)
- H/N-65, Dhanmondi 8/A, Dhaka-1209
- +880 1971 007716
- Sat – Thu, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
About the Academy
One group, from first enquiry to graduation abroad
Marvelous Academy is part of Marvelous Ventures Ltd. Teaching, overseas admissions, documentation and legal practice sit under one roof in Dhanmondi — which is why the people who advise you on a UK degree are also the people who teach it.
Marvelous Academy
UK-regulated diplomas from Level 2 to 8, plus English test preparation.
Marvelous Study Abroad
University selection, applications and student visa guidance.
Marvelous Overseas
Documentation, attestation and overseas placement services.
Marvelous Legal Associates
A practising law firm whose barristers teach on our law programmes.
Marvelous Fiction
The group's creative production and publishing arm.
News & events
What is happening at the Academy
Admissions2026
Admission Online is now open for the next intake
Apply, upload your documents and settle the admission fee without leaving home — your receipt is issued the same day.
Read moreAnnouncement2026
Top-up partnership approved with the University of Greater Manchester
Students completing Level 5 can now progress into the final year of selected Honours degrees.
Read moreEnglish2026
LanguageCERT examinations now held at our Dhanmondi centre
Prepare and sit your English test in the same building — no separate booking, no travel to another city.
Read moreQuestions
Before you apply
If your question is not here, our admissions team answers on WhatsApp within a few hours during office days.
It depends on where you enter. Level 2 has no formal prerequisite. Level 3 needs SSC or an equivalent, Level 4 needs HSC, A-Levels or a Level 3 qualification, and each higher level needs the one below it — or relevant professional experience, which we assess case by case.
ATHE and Qualifi are both regulated by Ofqual, the UK qualifications regulator. Their diplomas carry credits that UK universities accept for entry at the corresponding stage of a degree.
Assessment is entirely through written assignments — there are no final examinations. Each unit is internally assessed at the Academy and externally quality assured by the awarding body.
No. Levels 2 to 5 are delivered here in Dhaka. The top-up year can be studied on a UK campus or, for selected programmes, online. Marvelous Study Abroad and Marvelous Overseas handle the university application and visa if you choose to travel.
Yes. We are an authorised LanguageCERT examination centre in Bangladesh, and we run preparation classes for IELTS and TOEFL alongside the diplomas.
Fees vary by subject and level, and instalment plans are available for every programme. The current fee schedule is shown during online admission, before you are asked to pay anything.
Admissions
Talk to an adviser before you commit
Tell us where you are in your studies and we will map out the route — which level you enter at, what it costs, and which intake to aim for. Counselling is free and there is no obligation to enrol.
- H/N-65, Dhanmondi 8/A, Dhaka-1209
- +880 1971 007716
- info@marvelousacademyedu.com
- Sat – Thu, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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