Establish the foundation
Develop subject knowledge and prepare for Level 4 or an appropriate undergraduate route.
Regulated qualifications
ATHE Qualifications
Explore ATHE qualifications delivered by LCPS from Level 3 to Level 7 across business and management, law, and health and social care.
Ofqual regulatedQualifications developed within recognised quality standards
Levels 3 to 7 at LCPSOptions from foundation through postgraduate-level study
University pathwaysCourse-specific routes towards further higher education
About the awarding organisation
Flexible qualifications with clear next steps
ATHE is a global awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual. It provides vocational and technical qualifications for school-age and adult learners, with subject areas designed to support academic development and career progression.
The published ATHE catalogue at LCPS focuses on business and management, law, and health and social care. Depending on the qualification and university entry requirements, eligible learners may use these diplomas to progress to the next qualification level or a relevant bachelor's or master's top-up route.
ATHE progression pathway
Move from foundation study towards degree and postgraduate routes
Begin higher-level study
Build analytical and professional capability while progressing within the chosen discipline.
Advance applied knowledge
Prepare for Level 6 study or explore eligible final-year degree top-up opportunities.
Strengthen specialist expertise
Develop advanced knowledge for professional growth or relevant postgraduate progression.
Progress at postgraduate level
Build strategic capability and explore eligible master's or MBA top-up pathways.
Qualification areas
Choose a subject that supports your next step
Study with LCPS
Available ATHE qualifications
Browse the published ATHE courses currently delivered by LCPS, organised by qualification level.
16 published qualifications
Browse ATHE courses by qualification level.
Level 3
5 courses
Level 3
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social is a 60-credit qualification. This level 3 health care diploma is…
Level 3
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Law
The Level 3 Diploma in Law is a vocational qualification that teaches students the fundamentals of the legal…
Level 3
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Law
ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Law is a 60-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to…
Level 3
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management
ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management provides a flexible pathway towards a university degree. This highly…
Level 3
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management
Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the business world and…
Level 4
4 courses
Level 4
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business and Management
ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business and Management provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of business and management…
Level 4
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification. It is…
Level 4
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law
The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law has been designed for learners who wish to progress to…
Level 4
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law
The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law is equivalent to the first year of a law degree…
Level 5
5 courses
Level 5
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 5 Combined Extended Diploma in Business and Management
Level 5 Combined Extended Diploma in Business and Management is a UK Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to provide learners…
Level 5
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification. This is…
Level 5
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adult Care Leadership)
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adult Care Leadership) is a regulated qualification designed for…
Level 5
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law is typically studied over one or two years and is offered by…
Level 5
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
This qualification is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent to the second year of a…
Level 6
1 course
Level 6
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management
Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management is a 120-credit Ofqual-regulated qualification. This health care diploma is the equivalent…
Level 7
1 course
Level 7
ATHE
Diploma
Diploma
ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Health Care Management
ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Health Care Management qualifications in healthcare management provide strategic management skills for those…
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