For students who have completed 3 years of a bachelor’s degree (at least 180 ECTS). Arden University (Berlin campus) offers one-year Top-Up routes that lead to a full British degree. Teaching is in English, with a focus on practical, in-demand skills across the EU, UK, and worldwide.
Programs:
- BA (Hons) Business Management
- BSc (Hons) Computing
Who the program is for
- ǿý who have completed 3 years (180 out of 240 academic credits) in business, economics, management, IT, computer science, or related fields
- Candidates seeking a recognized British degree with on-campus study in Berlin (Germany)
- Future professionals in business development, entrepreneurship, IT projects, and digital technologies
- Candidates planning to continue their education with practice, internships, and life in Berlin
Academic requirements
- Academic transcript;
- Passport copy; CV
- Motivation letter (up to 500 words)
- English: IELTS 6.0 (min. 5.5 each); TOEFL iBT 60-78; Duolingo 105; PTE Academic 50; or proof of prior education in English
Study format
- Mode: on-campus (Berlin)
- Duration: 1 academic year
- Language: English
- Degree: BA (Hons) Business Management or BSc (Hons) Computing
- Volume: 120 UK credits (60 ECTS)
Tuition fee:
Learning Content
1. BA (Hons) Business Management modules
- Contemporary Management Issues
- Strategic Management
- Managing Self and Others
- Leadership in Practice
- Business Research Project
- Sustaining the Business
2. BSc (Hons) Computing modules
- Management in IT
- Current Trends in Networking
- Computer Systems Security
- Computing Project
- Advanced Database Concepts
- Contemporary Issues in Computing
Application timelines:
- Year-round admissions possible
Student support and accommodation
- Visa and application support; guidance through admission and relocation
- Housing search and adaptation; academic and career services
Advantages and uniqueness
- Earn a British degree in just 1 year based on 3 completed years (180 ECTS)
- Practitioner-lecturers with international business and IT experience
- Flexible learning approach: balance of academic knowledge and practice
- Support at every stage – from application to employment
- Study in Berlin – one of Europe’s key tech and business hubs
- International student body – learners from 100+ countries
- Option to remain in Germany for 18 months after graduation to seek employment