A top-up degree is the equivalent of the final year of a Bachelor degree, meaning that if you have already completed a Foundation Degree or an equivalent Level 5 qualification, you can study a one year top-up course to turn it into a full Undergraduate degree.
Choosing to do a top-up degree means that you won’t have to start a full honours degree from scratch. Rather, you will build upon your existing knowledge to ensure you graduate sooner. Some students choose to complete their top-up degree immediately following completion of their Foundation Degree, while others return to study after a break.