For students who do not live or come from an English language speaking country then we recommend taking an IELTS course to improve your language to level 5.5 or higher. This can be done alongside our courses. Your minimum level of English may vary depending upon which university you decide to complete your top up qualification from.
You will need to have an IELTS score of level 5.5 or above on completion of the GSP course. You can study an English course alongside the GSP course. At level 4/5 you will require a full secondary education to be eligible to enrol onto the course and universities will require a minimum age before embarking on the university top-up programme. At Level 7 you will require 5 years managerial experience if you do not have a BA degree. This may vary for various University partners however. We will look at every application individually and some exceptions may be looked at.
Learners should first visit the Global Switch Professionals Course page to view the range of courses on offer. to decide on what subjects best suit the learner, he/she should: Review the modules within the course, do they interest you? are they relevant to your chosen career path? How the course is taught and assessed, do you have the motivation to study via distance learning? are you able to work independently? It is important that learners do not try to extend themselves too far and too quickly so should ideally choose a path that comfortably moves on from their existing level of skills and experience.
You can simply choose your course and enrol online, via the Online Business School course page. Alternatively you can call the OBS Enrollments team on 02476 223 940 and they will guide you through the Enrolment process.
Assignments
Do I have to pay for my assignments?
Do I receive Help and guidance while writing assignments?
How do I submit my assignments?
How many words do I have to write for my assignments?
When do I receive the assignments?
How long does the marking process take?
Costs
Is the online payment taken immediately?
Is there any financial assistance available?
Are there likely to be any additional costs?
What payment options are available?
How much do assessments cost?
Credibility
Who are ATHE?
How are Universities linked to the modules?
General
Who are OBS?
What do OBS do?
Personal Details
How do I change my personal contact details once I have given them to OBS?
Can I still access my Student Dashboard if I have finished my course?
I have forgotten my username/password and cannot login to my dashboard, how can I get access?
The fee for enroling onto the level 3 course is £1300. Students can make payment using one of the following methods: Credit or Debit Card Bank Transfer Interest Free Monthly instalments Paypal Western Union
Will I be able to get through to higher education through OBS?
What potential job opportunities are there after I finish the course?
Student Support
What do I do if I am struggling?
Can I talk to other students?
How much support is available for students?
Studying
What modules do I need to achieve a qualification?
Do I need a specific computer to study with OBS?
Can I access my dashboard and study on my mobile and tablet?
What study materials do I need?
What is a Certificate of Completion?
How long will it take?
Does my previous study and experience count towards an OBS course?
Can I personalise my study?
What do I get when all the modules and assessments are completed?
Do all modules have an exam?
How do assessments work?
What is an interactive learning module?
Studying outside the UK
How can I pay for my fees as an overseas student?
Will OBS act as my sponsor for a student visa?
Do I need a visa to complete modules/course through OBS?
