Manchester College of Higher Education and Media Technology is accredited by the following professional and internationally recognised bodies.
Accreditation Services for International Colleges (ASIC)
MCHEMT is accredited by the ASIC. It is very important that all students, particularly those from overseas, should be able to select a college confident in the knowledge that it is an institution offering high standards of education and operating according to clearly defined levels of competence. ASIC was formed to bring this independent information to the student population through its accreditation service with well defined and objective benchmarking. ManTech has satisfied the standards laid down by the ASIC in respect of: premises, general organisation, the control and supervision exercised over both students and staff, the quality of teaching and supporting services, including the suitability of courses for the needs of students; and legal and financial viability.
Website: http://www.asic.org.uk/
British Computer Society (BCS)
The BCS promotes the study and practice of computing to advance knowledge of, and education in, Information Technology for the benefit of the public. Established in 1957, the BCS is the foremost body for those working in IT. The BCS is the qualifying organisation for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP) and was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1984. MCHEMT is an approved tuition provider for BCS courses.
Website: http://www.bcs.org
Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and internationally.
Website: http://www.edexcel.com
Institute of Administrative Management (IAM)
The IAM exists to promote the science of Administrative Management in all its branches for the public benefit. The IAM’s qualifications and ongoing self development programmes are about the effective and efficient development, implementation and management of the organisation’s systems and resources to achieve its goals and objectives.
Website: http://www.instam.org/
Association of Business Practitioners (ABP)
The Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) is a UK awarding body which possesses expertise in developing and accrediting qualifications of different sizes and levels relevant to a wide range of industry sectors.
Website: http://www.abp.org.uk/
Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC)
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is the regulatory body for Licensed Conveyancers who are qualified specialist property lawyers. All conveyancing – essentially the legal processes involved in transferring buildings and/or land from one owner to another and dealing with the financial transactions – was the sole responsibility of solicitors until 1987.
Chartered body in the UK that awards management and leadership qualifications.
Website: http://www.conveyancer.org.uk/
City & Guilds is the biggest name in UK vocational education, with 2 million learners working towards one of their qualifications every year
Website: http://www.cityandguilds.com/uk-home.html
National Open College Network (NOCN)
NOCN is recognised by the Regulatory Authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and provide flexible, credit-based qualifications to a range of education and training providers and employers.
Website: http://www.nocn.org.uk/Homepage/
CMI is the chartered body in the UK that awards management and leadership qualifications, and the only body that awards Chartered Manager, the hallmark of any professional manager. MCHEMT offers qualifications from level 5 to 7.

ATHE are an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation specialising in management qualifications. From level 4 to 7.
- Management
- Healthcare Management
- Travel & Tourism Management
These qualifications by the above awarding bodies can be obtained as dual qualifications. Students may use the pathway to obtain same qualifications from two awarding bodies. The college is also committed to enhancing these approved qualifications by undertaking additional teaching and learning. This is customised for their overseas students to help with a general and broader understanding of the various vocational occupations.
Courses Available Session 2011 – 2012
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Academic Year |
Qualifications |
Regulated/OfQual Registered Awarding Body |
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2011-2012 |
Dual Qualifications offered |
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BUSINESS MANGEMENT, FINANCE AND LAW DIPLOMAS |
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| Management Level 4, 5, 6, 7 | ATHE | |
| BTEC HND Business (Pathways Law, Accountancy, Management) 4-5, | Edexcel, CLC | |
| Property Lawyers Professional Courses (Foundation and Finals) in law – Degree Level 6 | (Council for Licensed Conveyancers) | |
| HPD Business Administration 4-5 | City & Guilds | |
| Vocational Paralegal Studies Diploma (CILEX) | City & Guilds | |
| Islamic Finance and Banking Level 5-6 | ABP/ABE | |
| CMI Diploma in Leadership and Management Level 4,5,6 and 7 | CMI (Chartered Management Institute) | |
| Diploma in International Human Resource Management Level7 | ABP/ABE | |
| Strategic Management ATHE Level 7 | ATHE | |
| BTEC HND Art and Design (Fashion) Level 4-5 | Edexcel | |
| Management of Travel and Tourism Level 4-5 | ATHE | |
| HPD Travel and Tourism Level 4-5 | City & Guilds | |
| Diploma in Administrative Management Level 4,5,6 | IAM Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) | |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA DIPLOMAS |
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| BTEC HND Computing and System Development Level 4-5 | Edexcel | |
| Diploma in Information Systems Level 7 | ABP/ABE | |
| Diploma in Information Technology 4,5.6,7 (Chartered Engineer Status) | BCS (Chartered Institute of IT) | |
| BTEC HND Interactive Media Level 4-5 | Edexcel | |
| BTEC HND Performing Arts Level 4-5 | Edexcel | |
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TEACHING DIPLOMAS |
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| Diploma in Teaching in Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS,CTLLS,DTLLS) | City & Guilds | |
| ESOL International Diploma | City & Guilds | |
| Assessors Level 4 | NOCN | |
| Teaching in Lifelong Learning Level 4 | NOCN | |
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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE DIPLOMAS |
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| HPD Diploma in Health and Wellbeing | City & Guilds | |
| Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Level 4,5,6,7 | ATHE | |
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Customised Awards (non-regulated) |
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| 2011 -2012 | Optional Dual Band Awards | Awarding Body |
| Level 4, 5, 6 and 7 integrated with main Regulatory Qualification | EBMA linked with QNUK, NCFE | |
Notice of Discontinue: Customised Programmes
Please note that customised programmes have been discontinued from April 2012
International Students:
- All students to pay awarding body fees for the main approved course with the awarding body.
- Optional: Students can opt for dual band awards customised with NCFE and EBMA( linked with QNUK).All units are integrated with the main qualification
- Students must pay the additional registration fees and certification fees.
- All assignments must be in duplicate for the external verifier of the main qualification and additional copy for the customised awards.
Qualifications Comparison
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Levels
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Qualifications
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Academic
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Other
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Entry Level
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Entry level vocational awards
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Scottish intermediate Scottish Access 1-2
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Level 1
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SVQ / NVQ level 1
Level 1 vocational awards IVQ certificate Level 1 International Introductory Awards* |
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Level 2
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Foundation GNVQ
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Level 3
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Level 4
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Undergraduate
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Level 5
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Undergraduate
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Foundation or 2nd Yr Hons. Degree
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Level 6
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Graduate
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Some Higher National Diploma’s Qualify as QCF Level 6.
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Level 7
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Post graduate
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Level 8
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Fellowship (FCGI)
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Doctoral
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