Level 5+6 Diploma Bundle in Information Technology
The Level 5+6 Diploma Bundle in Information Technology is an Ofqual-regulated qualification delivered fully online by UK School of Management (UKSM, UKPRN 10101873). The bundle sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Levels 5 and 6. A single enrolment covers both diploma stages; students complete Level 5 before progressing to Level 6 without re-enrolling. Standard duration is 15 months; fast-track is available in 10 months.
2 levels (L5+6) · Information Technology · From GBP 1,500
The Level 5 and 6 Information Technology Diploma Bundle is for experienced professionals moving from operational management into senior leadership. Level 5 represents the operational management tier; Level 6 sits at the same RQF point as an undergraduate degree and is where senior manager and head-of-function roles are formally positioned. This bundle is for people who are ready to credential that transition.
About this Information Technology combined pathway
Level 5 covers the senior practitioner layer of IT: IT infrastructure design and management, information systems strategy, enterprise-level network planning, IT governance frameworks and risk management, IT service continuity planning, and the team leadership and technical supervisory responsibilities expected of senior IT coordinators and infrastructure leads. Level 6 advances into the degree-level management tier: enterprise architecture and systems integration, advanced cybersecurity strategy and compliance, digital transformation programme management, IT service management (ITIL context), vendor and procurement governance, senior IT project leadership, regulatory and data governance in enterprise contexts, and the strategic planning and organisational responsibilities expected of IT managers, heads of IT, and senior infrastructure directors in large and complex organisations.
What this package includes
Study these qualifications in sequence under one enrolment. Open any diploma in a new tab for full module lists and entry notes.
- L5
- L6
Who this package is for
This bundle is for senior managers and heads of function in Information Technology who want a qualification at the level their role demands. It suits professionals who have a Level 4 or 5 qualification and are moving into director or head-of-service territory, those who are already operating at senior level without a formal credential at that level, and experienced practitioners who want a Level 6 — the undergraduate equivalent — as a basis for postgraduate study or executive programmes.
How the combined pathway works
Level 5 is studied first, covering infrastructure management, IT governance, risk, and technical team leadership. Level 6 builds on this with enterprise architecture, digital transformation, advanced cybersecurity strategy, and IT management at degree level. Both levels are assessed through portfolio submissions online; there are no examinations.
Why combine Level 5+6 in Information Technology?
IT manager, head of IT, and senior infrastructure lead roles typically require Level 5 or Level 6 credentials. Taking both as a combined programme avoids a separate re-enrolment at Level 6, produces a more coherent qualification record, and is more cost-effective than two individual enrolments.
Study online while you work
Portfolio assignments draw from the learner's actual IT environment. Level 5 tasks use infrastructure documentation, governance frameworks, and team management evidence. Level 6 work addresses degree-level management concerns: enterprise architecture reviews, digital transformation business cases, vendor governance assessments, and regulatory compliance plans — all built from evidence in the learner's own organisation or from realistic senior management case studies. There are no fixed class times or examinations.
Fees & payment plans
Fees for this package are set by how many levels you combine (2 levels) — not by adding each diploma’s separate price.
Fast-track · 10 months
GBP 2,200
- Option (a): GBP 275 x 8 monthly instalments
- Option (b): GBP 1100 x 2 quarterly instalments
- Option (c): GBP 2090 x 1 instalment (5% bursary)
Standard · 15 months
GBP 1,500
- Option (d): GBP 125 x 12 monthly instalments
- Option (e): GBP 500 x 3 quarterly instalments
- Option (f): GBP 750 x 2 half instalments
Progression after this package
Completing the Level 5 and 6 Information Technology Diploma Bundle takes your qualification record from operational management into senior leadership territory. Level 6 sits at the same RQF level as an undergraduate degree and is the level at which roles such as IT Manager and Systems Architect are formally credentialled. This bundle supports progression to Level 7 and to postgraduate programmes including MBA pathways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What diplomas are included in the Level 5+6 Information Technology Diploma Bundle?
This Diploma Bundle includes: Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology; Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology. You enrol once and study them in sequence.
Is the fee the sum of each diploma’s individual price?
No. Diploma Bundle fees are fixed by how many levels you combine. For this 2-level programme, standard mode is GBP 1,500 over 15 months, and fast-track is GBP 2,200 over 10 months, with the instalment options listed on this page.
Will my certificates say Combined or Diploma Bundle?
Certificates follow each awarding body’s normal wording for the individual diploma awards in the pathway. “Diploma Bundle” and “combined” describe the UKSM package enrolment, not a special certificate stamp.
Can I open the individual diploma pages for module lists?
Yes. Each included qualification is linked from this page and opens in a new tab so you can review units and entry notes without leaving your package application journey.
Who should choose this instead of a single diploma?
Choose the Diploma Bundle if you already plan to complete Level 5+6 in Information Technology. If you only need one level right now, enrol on that single diploma page instead.
Apply for this package
Continue to enrolment to apply for Level 5+6 Combined Diploma in Information Technology (Combined). The form will show this Diploma Bundle pathway.