Our Five-Year Integrated Pathway to a UK Honours Degree
Welcome to our comprehensive five-year academic pathway, carefully designed to guide students from foundation-level studies to a prestigious UK university Honours Degree. This structured journey ensures strong academic progression, personal development, and global recognition.
Academic Journey Overview
Year 1 – Pearson BTEC International Level 2
Students build a strong foundation in business concepts, study skills, communication, and applied learning.
Year 2 – Pearson BTEC International Level 3
Students deepen their academic understanding and prepare to select their specialised degree pathways. After discussions with parents and students they choose one of the following disciplines:
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- Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Banking and Finance
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Psychology
- International Tourism & Hospitality
Years 3 & 4 – Pearson BTEC HNC & HND
Students complete internationally recognised higher education qualifications, developing advanced subject knowledge, applied skills, and professional competence.
Year 5 – UK Honours Degree (Top-Up)
Students complete their internationally recognised (Hons) Degree, awarded by the University of Northampton (UK).
PART-TIME PROGRAMME: For students who continue conventional schooling and attend classes only on Saturdays
The part-time pathway is designed for parents and students who wish to continue traditional school education, while simultaneously completing the BTEC qualification pathway.
Key Features of the Part-Time Programme:
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- Classes conducted only on Saturdays
- Focused primarily on meeting Pearson BTEC academic requirements
- Limited exposure to additional learning activities due to time constraints
- Students continue English and Mathematics preparation in their regular school, not at UNISTEM
- Limited coverage of:
– IT and digital learning
– Innovation & entrepreneurship
– Communication & leadership development
– Team-based and experiential learning
This pathway is academically efficient but offers reduced exposure to holistic development opportunities available in the full-time programme.
Transfer Opportunity
Part-time students have the flexibility to transfer to the full-time programme at the beginning of any academic year, subject to academic performance and availability. This allows families to start conservatively and upgrade later if they wish to provide their child with the full learning experience.
Year 1: Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Business
Core Academic Modules
– Business Purposes
– Business Organisations
– Financial Forecasting for Business
– The Marketing Plan
– People in Organisations
– Starting a Small Business
– Working in Teams
– Business Online
– Business Improvement Tools and Techniques
– Technology in the Logistics Sector
– Enterprise in the Workplace
– Customer Relations in Business
Holistic Development – Students will develop essential personal and social values alongside management competencies, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial skills, critical thinking, and presentation skills. They will learn to work collaboratively, communicate ideas confidently, make informed decisions, and solve problems creatively. The programme supports personality development by building confidence, resilience, adaptability, and leadership, while strengthening employability skills that prepare students for future academic pathways and the world of work.
Year 2: Pearson BTEC International Level 3 in Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Core Academic Modules
– Exploring Business
– Research and Plan a Marketing Campaign
– Business Finance
– Managing an Event
– Business Decision Making
– International Business
– Digital Marketing
– Effective Project Management
– Business and Environmental Sustainability
After completing Year 2, we invite both students and parents to attend the Future Pathways Forum, an informative session designed to explain the specialisation options and provide expert advice on aligning academic choices with long-term career opportunities.
At this stage, students will select their preferred degree pathway to pursue across Years 3, 4, and 5. The academic modules offered during these years will be tailored according to the chosen specialisation, ensuring a focused and industry-relevant learning experience.
Business related Degrees
BSc (Hons) Business Management and Strategy
BSc (Hons) International Accounting
BSc (Hons) International Banking and Finance
BSc (Hons) Project Management
BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
BA (Hons) International Logistics and Trade Finance Degrees
Psychology related Degree
BSc (Hons) Psychology Degree
International Tourism and Hospitality Degree
BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management Degree
Year 3: BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC)/Pearson Assured International Diplomas
Core Academic Modules for Business Related Degrees
– The Contemporary Business Environment
– Marketing Processes and Planning
– Management of Human Resources
– Leadership and Management
– Accounting Principles
– Managing a Successful Business Projec
– Business Law
– Innovation and Commercialisation
Core Academic Modules for International Tourism and Hospitality Related Degree
– The Contemporary Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry
– Global Tourism Destinations
– Professional Identity and Practice
– Destination Marketing
– Tourism and Hospitality Consumer Behaviour and Insight
– Marketing Essentials for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
– Tour Operations Management for Travel and Hospitality
– The Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Business Toolkit
Core Academic Modules for Psychology Related Degree
– Academic Proficiency
– Human Mind and Behaviour
– Introduction to Counselling
– Applying Psychology
– Psychological Assessments
– Positive Psychology
– Research Methods and Design
Year 4: Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business (HND)/ Pearson Assured International Diplomas
Core Academic Modules for Business Related Degrees
Specialisations:
– Management
– Human Resource Management
– Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Modules Shared Across All Pathways
– Research Project
– Organisational Behaviour Management
– Business Strategy
– Developing Individual, Team & Organisation Management
Specialised Pathways
– Human Resource Management Pathway
– Resource and Talent Planning
– Employee Relations
– Strategic HRM
Progression: Graduates progress to the BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour degree awarded by the University of Northampton – UK
Management Pathway
– Principles of Operations Management
– Managing and Leading Change
– Global Business Environment
Progression: Graduates can progress to one of the following University of Northampton degrees:
BSc (Hons) Business Management and Strategy
BSc (Hons) International Accounting
BSc (Hons) International Banking and Finance
BSc (Hons) Project Management
BA (Hons) Marketing Management
Procurement and Supply Management Pathway
– Procurement and Supply Chain Management
– Pitching and Negotiation Skills
– Principles of Operations Management
Progression: Graduates progress to the BA (Hons) International Logistics and Trade Finance degree awarded by the University of Northampton – UK
Core Academic Modules for International Tourism and Hospitality Related Degree
– Global Events
– Managing the Customer Experience in Tourism and Hospitality
– Research Project
– Business Strategy for Tourism and Hospitality
– Leadership and Management for Service Industries
– Innovative Cultural and Heritage Management
– Global Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Development
Progression: Graduates progress to the BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Degree awarded by the University of Northampton – UK
Core Academic Modules for Psychology Related Degree
– Contemporary Issues in Psychology
– Industrial and Organisational Psychology
– Counselling in Practice
– Research Project
– Social Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences
– Developmental Psychology
– Cognitive Neuroscience
Progression: Graduates progress to the BSc (Hons) Psychology Degree awarded by the University of Northampton – UK
Year 5: Degree Completion (Top-Up Year), University of Northampton, UK
Students completing the Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND or Pearson Assured International Diplomas at UNISTEM College progress directly to the final-year Top-Up Degrees offered in collaboration with the University of Northampton (UK), gaining advanced academic knowledge and professional specialisation in their chosen field.
Core Academic Modules
BSc (Hons) Business Management and Strategy
– Business Strategy Project
– Global Business Strategy & Sustainability
– Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship
– Corporate Governance & Business Ethics
– Business Analytics
– Organisational Design & Development
BSc (Hons) Project Management
– Research Project
– Project Organisations and Management
– Project Planning
– Sustainability and Risk Management
– Digital Project Management
– Leading Project Teams
BA (Hons) International Banking and Finance
– International Banking and Finance Project
– Corporate Governance
– Global Banking
– Contemporary Issues in International Banking
– Risk Management in Banking
– International Money and Finance
BSc (Hons) International Accounting
– Accounting Project
– International Money and Finance
– Financial Strategy
– Corporate Governance
– International Tax Systems
– International Financial Reporting and Analysis
BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
– Research Project: Analysis of a Contemporary Issue in HRM
– Human Capital Management
– Green HRM & Sustainability
– Organisational Culture and Behaviour
– HR Analytics and HRIS
– Human Resource Professional Practices and Standards
BA (Hons) International Logistics and Trade Finance
– Research Project
– Supply Chain Operations Management
– Logistics Solutions
– International Trade Finance
– Credit Risk Management
– Import & Export Management
BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management
– Research Project
– Tourism & Hospitality Business Consultancy
– International Destination Management for Tourism & Hospitality
– Achieve Your Potential
– Leading Tourism & Hospitality Teams
– Consumer Behaviour in Tourism & Hospitality
BSc (Hons) Psychology
– Psychology Dissertation
– The Psychology of Mental Health
– The Psychology of Health
– Lifespan Development
– Applying Positive Psychology
BA (Hons) Marketing Management
– Research Project
– Principles of Marketing Management
– Advertising
– Digital Marketing
– Global Marketing
– Luxury Brand Management
Students who have successfully completed Grade 8 under the Sri Lankan local syllabus or any international syllabus are eligible to apply for entry to UNISTEM College.
COMMENCEMENT: Saturday, 21st March 2026
Schedule: Saturday from 8.30AM to 4.30PM
Medium: English
Location of Study: UNISTEM – Colombo 05
Please call for more details: (+94) 71 272 4425 /77 220 4101 / 117 181 111
