The Open University in Scotland is a world leader in providing innovative and flexible distance learning opportunities. The Open University recognises the following Advanced Diploma programmes for advanced entry to the following university programmes.

The Advanced Diploma Business provides advanced entry into the following degree programmes at The Open University:

• BA (Hons) Business Management (Q91) – standard pathway. Entry to SCQF Level 10, the final stage of a bachelor’s degree programme
• BA (Hons) Business Management (Q91) – Accounting pathway. There are requirements at each level, SCQF Level 7, Level 8, and Level 9 – 10 which students are required to complete to ensure suitable preparation for the accounting pathway
• BA (Hons) Business Management (Q91) – Marketing pathway. There are requirements at each level, SCQF Level 7, Level 8, and Level 9 – 10 which students are required to complete to ensure suitable preparation for the marketing pathway
• BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (R52). Entry to SCQF Level 7
• BA (Hons) Marketing (R84). Entry to SCQF Level 7

The Advanced Diploma Business with Accounting provides advanced entry into the following degree programmes at The Open University:

• BA (Hons) Business Management (Q91) – standard pathway. Entry to SCQF Level 7
• BA (Hons) Business Management (Q91) – Accounting pathway. Entry to SCQF Level 7
• BA (Hons) Business Management (Q91) – Marketing pathway. Entry to SCQF Level 6
• BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (R52). Entry to SCQF Level 7
• BA (Hons) Marketing (R84). Entry to SCQF Level 6.