Qualifications and university progression
A course provider, an awarding organisation and a university can have different roles in your education. Check the qualification awarded at each stage before enrolling. A diploma completed through PGS Global is not automatically a university degree, a guaranteed top-up place, an Indian equivalence decision or permission to work abroad.
Who awards each stage?
| Stage | What to verify | Written evidence to request |
|---|---|---|
| Initial qualification | Exact award title, level and awarding organisation | Current specification and centre approval for your intake |
| University progression | University, final degree and entry conditions | Current admissions or credit-transfer confirmation |
| Recognition | Your intended employer, institution or regulator | Their requirements for the exact award and study route |
How do I check approval?
Search the Ofqual awarding organisation service and the regulated qualifications register. A regulator entry for an awarding organisation does not, by itself, confirm a delivery centre or a progression agreement. Ask for the specific centre and qualification evidence.
Does a diploma guarantee an MBA or MSc?
No. A later university award requires the university's admission decision and successful completion of its own requirements. Request the exact award title, credits accepted, remaining modules, study location, duration and separate charges. Check the PG Diploma versus MBA guide.
What should I check before paying?
Ask for a written offer identifying the qualification, delivery mode, attendance and assessment arrangements, current fees and refund terms. Brochures may describe historical arrangements; confirm the current intake. Read the recognition checklist and cost checklist.
Plan your next step
Contact admissions for the current intake details and written confirmation of your route.
Source links checked: 13 November 2026. Programme-specific confirmation remains separate from this general guidance.