Degree Pathways Your fast-track to a bachelor’s degree.


Study for a degree without the costly fees.
A bachelor’s degree just became more attainable.
Your fast track to graduation
Our degree pathways act as a direct equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2 of a bachelor’s degree, delivered in partnership with globally recognised awarding organisation Qualifi, who work with universities to produce the online syllabus for each degree pathway.
Once you complete your pathway, you’ll go to one of our nominated universities to finish Year 3 and obtain your full bachelor’s degree.
Our pathways are a faster route to graduating!
Being online with no restrictions, it’s possible to complete Year 1 and Year 2 in as little as 9 months!
Go to some of the best universities in the UK!
Depending on the bachelor’s degree you want to obtain, you’ll progress onto your final year at one of our nominated universities – some of the finest in the country.
These include:
- Anglia Ruskin University
- University of Derby
- University of Central Lancashire
University education without the hefty debt
Today’s graduates are expected to be saddled with an average of £42,900 of student loan debt, with tuition fees costing an average of £9,250 per year.
But it doesn't have to be this way for you.
Start your online degree for less than £4k
A common myth is that everyone has to put up with mountains of debt when embarking on a university degree, but with us, you can start your degree from as little as an equivalent to £4.79 a day – that’s less than some meal deals!
Here’s how...
By opting for our pathway, you can avoid these rising costs, with our programme starting from as little as £3,495.
Yes, it really is that affordable!
Students choosing the traditional university route will pay an average of £18,500 in tuition fees for their first two years, but with learndirect, you’ll pay just £3,495!
Pricing for 2023
Our degree pathways will cost just £3,495 for the first two years of your bachelor’s degree journey, a fraction of what the traditional university route costs.
Please note that once you have completed your course with us, you will need to pay the top-up fee of £5,000 to the chosen university to complete your third year online. You can opt to complete your third year on campus, but prices vary.
For context, this is how we compare to an average cost of a traditional university path.
Please note that once you have completed your course with us, you will need to pay the top-up fee of £5,000 to the chosen university to complete your third year online. You can opt to complete your third year on campus, but prices vary.
Degree subjects for all interests
Whether you’re looking to get qualified in:
- Law
- Health and Social care
- Psychology
- Information Technology
- Business Management
- Accounting and Financing
Our high-value online university pathways give you a faster, flexible and more cost-effective way to get qualified.
Skip on-campus study and learn at home
You can study your degree pathway anywhere, anytime on a range of devices as we’re 100% online.
So, you don’t have to compromise your daily routine if you work or have family commitments, and you can maintain your social life – you’ll never have to cancel plans with friends or skip your gym session!
Upon completion, you can also choose to complete Year 3 online with our nominated university.
Perfect for anyone who’d prefer not to learn on-campus.
Secure final year university admission
You’ll receive a university admissions letter from us once you finish your degree pathway, which means that you’re guaranteed a place at university to complete your final year.
When studying with learndirect, you’ll benefit from flexible online learning, affordable routes to career progression, in-demand skills, and ongoing support throughout your journey.
Our degree pathway journey
Level 4 modules

equivalent to the first year of a university degree
100% online with learndirect

Level 5 modules

equivalent to a second year university degree
100% online with learndirect




Complete third year at university

graduate with a full degree in your subject field
Secure final year university admission
You’ll receive a university admissions letter from us once you finish your degree pathway, which means that you’re guaranteed a place at university to complete your final year.
When studying with learndirect, you’ll benefit from flexible online learning, affordable routes to career progression, in-demand skills, and ongoing support throughout your journey.