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✦ In just 1 year — not the usual 2

Top up to a UK degree at the
University of Gloucestershire

Most diploma holders need two more years to earn a bachelor's degree. Our graduates can do it in just one year in England — and earn a two-year UK work visa.

The One-Year Advantage

Save a whole year on your degree

Same destination — a recognised UK bachelor's degree — reached a full year sooner.

The usual route
Diploma→2 more years→Degree
2 years

Most diploma holders spend two additional years to complete a bachelor's degree.

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With UTMSpace Services Sdn Bhd
Double Diploma→1 year at Gloucestershire→UK Degree
1 year

A single top-up year at the University of Gloucestershire completes your full UK bachelor's degree.

Top-up eligibility and entry are confirmed by the admissions team.

Our UK Degree Partner

The University of Gloucestershire

A public university in the heart of England — with historic campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester — the University of Gloucestershire welcomes students from around the world.

UTMSpace Services Sdn Bhd graduates progress there to top up their Double Diploma to a full UK bachelor's degree in a single year, then qualify for the two-year UK Graduate Route work visa.

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University of Gloucestershire campus, England
The Pathway

How it works

Four steps from a Malaysian diploma to a British degree and a UK work visa.

Complete your Double Diploma

Finish the Double Diploma in Business Administration with UTMSpace Services Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur.

Apply for the UK top-up

Choose your bachelor's programme and secure your place at the University of Gloucestershire.

Study one year in England

Spend a single year on campus at the University of Gloucestershire, completing your degree among students from around the world.

Graduate & work in the UK

Receive your UK bachelor's degree and qualify for the two-year Graduate Route post-study work visa.

Choose Your Degree

Two bachelor's programmes

Top up to a full UK honours degree in the field that fits your ambitions.

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Bachelor of Business Management & Strategy

Build on your Islamic-finance and business foundation with advanced management, strategy and leadership — ideal for careers across Islamic finance, banking and enterprise.

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Bachelor of Computing

Move into the fast-growing world of technology — software, data and digital systems — with a UK computing degree that travels anywhere.

Two Ways to Your Degree

Your study route

Prefer the UK, or Malaysia? After your Double Diploma you can top up to a full bachelor’s degree at the University of Gloucestershire — or at a local Malaysian public or private university.

SPM / Certificate / O-Levelor equivalent · APEL for working adults
Double Diploma in Business AdministrationUTMSpace Services Sdn Bhd · 2 years · MQA + UK LEB Advanced Diploma + LOYLA
Option 1 · United Kingdom UK Bachelor’s Degree University of Gloucestershire — in just 1 year, plus a 2-year UK Graduate Route work visa.
Option 2 · Malaysia Bachelor’s Degree · Local University Public & private universities across Malaysia.
Law · Computer Science · Accounting · Finance · Management · International Business · Human Resource · Information Technology · & related fields
Career & Further StudyIslamic finance & beyond · Master’s · PhD
Why a UK Degree at Gloucestershire

More than a degree

An international experience that transforms your career prospects.

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One Year, Not Two

Complete your bachelor's degree in a single top-up year — a full year ahead of the usual route.

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2-Year Work Visa

Qualify for the UK Graduate Route and work in Britain for two years after graduating.

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Global Exposure

Cross-cultural learning and professional networking with peers from across the world.

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Employability

Graduate with a globally recognised UK qualification and real international experience.

On Campus

Life at Gloucestershire

Historic campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester, in the heart of England.

Photos: University of Gloucestershire.

London and Kuala Lumpur

Begin in KL. Graduate in the UK.

Speak to our team about progressing from your Double Diploma to a British degree.

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