Brit Academy London (BIL) today announced a major advancement in UK higher education opportunities for Bangladeshi students following the official visit of Dean Lee, Interim Director of International at the University of Hertfordshire (UK), to the Brit Academy London, Dhaka campus.
The visit focused on reviewing student academic progress, institutional standards, and pathway alignment, further strengthening collaboration between Brit Academy London and the University of Hertfordshire, one of the UK’s leading public universities.
During the visit, it was confirmed that students who successfully complete the International Foundation Year at Brit Academy London are eligible to progress directly into the First Year of undergraduate programmes at the University of Hertfordshire.
In addition, students completing the Higher National Diploma (HND / Level 5 Extended Diploma) can Top-Up directly into the Final Year of a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Hertfordshire, significantly reducing both study duration and overall cost.
Education professionals have described this progression route as a significant opportunity for Bangladeshi students, particularly those seeking alternatives to traditional A Levels or looking for faster, structured entry into UK higher education.
UK Recognized Academic Pathways Aligned with the University of Hertfordshire
Brit Academy London offers a range of UK-aligned, credit-based qualifications designed to prepare students for direct progression to the University of Hertfordshire:
Level 3 – International Foundation Year
Equivalent to A Levels or HSC, this programme is designed for students seeking an alternative to traditional pre-university routes.
Subject areas include:
- Business Management
- Higher Education Studies
- Information Technology
Successful students can progress directly to Year 1 undergraduate study at the University of Hertfordshire.
Level 4 – National Certificate (ND)
Equivalent to the first year of a UK Bachelor’s degree, offering pathways in:
- Business Management
- Information Technology
Level 5 – Extended Higher National Diploma (HND)
Equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2 of a UK Bachelor’s degree, enabling eligible students to enter the Final Year (Top-Up) at the University of Hertfordshire.
Available specializations include:
- Business Management
- Information Technology
- Law
- Hospitality & Tourism
Level 7 – Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Equivalent to UK Master’s-level study, designed for students aiming for advanced academic progression and leadership-focused qualifications aligned with UK university standards.
Expanding Access to UK Higher Education
Dean Lee’s visit underscores the University of Hertfordshire’s confidence in Brit Academy London’s academic delivery, student outcomes, and governance. By offering structured UK pathways in Bangladesh, the collaboration enables students to earn internationally recognized degrees through flexible, time-efficient routes.
This partnership represents a growing commitment to expanding access to UK education for Bangladeshi students while maintaining academic quality and clarity on progression.
About Brit Academy London
Brit Academy London is a UK-aligned education provider offering foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate pathway programmes that support international progression to the University of Hertfordshire.
For detailed information on admissions, course pathways, and eligibility, please visit:
Contact Information
Dhaka Office
Awal Center (Lift 12)34 Kemal Ataturk Avenue
Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Phone: 01313 481457
Sylhet Office
House No: 98, Road No-3, Block-E
Phone: 01894 962941
Chattogram Contact
Phone: 01894 962932
