Get qualified in Business Finance IT HR Marketing or Care without quitting your job.

Online diplomas and degrees from Elephant & Cross, studied in the hours you already have.

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5.0 on GoogleUK awardedRecognised across the EU

Our students really love studying online with us.

5.0out of 5 on Google
Rossella Farrugia
5 reviews

“Top notch service! In May I have started the Online Diploma in Business Management, studying everything online in my own time and my own pace has been amazing! Also, whenever I needed any help and support, Andrew the Course Advisor is always there for you and also reply to any of your queries within the same day and make sure to provide all the information needed!”

Kevin Bartolo
Local Guide · 15 reviews

“I completed my Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (120 ECTS) through Online Business School (OBS), and overall the process went smoothly. What made a big difference for me was the support I received locally. Andrew Critien was always there to guide me, explain things clearly, and respond whenever I had questions. It felt reassuring knowing I had someone in Malta I could rely on.”

Karl Agius
1 review

“I am currently following an MQF Level 5 Business Management course, and every time I needed assistance, the team was always available, supportive, and willing to guide me. Their professionalism and dedication have made my learning experience smoother and more enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

Donia Gres
1 review

“In addition to the course being reasonably priced, I truly valued the flexibility it afforded me to study at any time of day and turn in assignments without worrying about due dates. The fact that the course was entirely assignment-based put me at ease.”

Laura DC
1 review

“The team are super helpful and very supportive. They truly care about your success.

Melanie Bezzina
2 reviews

I recently completed an MQF Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma with Elephant and Cross, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. … I was particularly impressed with how responsive they were to my emails and phone calls. They always replied promptly, which made me feel valued as a student.”

Lisa Pisani DeBono
1 review

“I had a very positive experience with Elephant & Cross from start to finish. Their support and guidance throughout the entire process were excellent, and I always felt well informed at every step. … I never encountered any problems along the way and their professionalism really stood out. I also look forward to continuing my studies with Elephant & Cross in the future.”

Nebojsa Kosanovic
11 reviews · 2 photos

“I recently decided to take the next step in my career and further education. My choice was the Elephant & Cross educational center and I am very happy with my choice. High standards and professional team, they are always there to help you and inform you about everything you need for your studies.”

Diana
2 reviews

“Highly recommended for anyone wishing to get a degree or diploma with an accredited University while studying at their own pace and having tutor support when requested. The team at E&C are very helpful, professional and supportive.”

Saliha El Moutarif
1 review · 1 photo

“The online course is flexible, practical, and designed for busy mom’s or someone who work full-time … I have gained valuable skills and confidence while managing family life and working a full time job.”

€220 a month. Malta gives up to 70% back.

The tuition fees are very reasonable, especially when considering the high-quality education and the range of services provided.”

Amy Bonnici · 1 review
Find your course
€220a monthUp to 70% back
  • A UK qualification, recognised across the EU
  • Online, around your job. No lectures, no exams, no deadlines
  • Resubmit until you pass, with a tutor on call
  • Interest free. No sign up fee. Cancel any time
  • Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% when you finish
How the Get Qualified Scheme works

Study anytime. Completely online.

No lectures to attend and no exam hall to sit in. The whole course lives on one portal, open whenever you are.

100%Online, start to finishNotes, presentations and videos on one portal. Nothing to attend, nowhere to be.
24/7Open whenever you areA lunch break, the bus home, or eleven at night. Weekday or weekend, the portal does not close.
0Deadlines to missYou set the pace. Push hard for a month, then do nothing for a fortnight.
Luca Cachia, co-founder, on his bike

“We wanted to make higher education not suck for busy people. It is impossible to expect working professionals to drive to lectures at 5.30pm three times a week. The traffic alone would drive me mad.”

Luca CachiaCo-founder, Elephant & Cross · About us

What do you want to study?

Online diplomas and degrees in six subjects, from a Level 4 diploma to a master’s. All UK awarded, all studied around your job.

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Who we work with

Arden UniversityUniversity of EssexUniversity of LiverpoolLondon School of Business and FinanceOnline Business School

Your diploma tops up into a degree.

Finish a Level 5 diploma and top it up into a bachelor’s. Finish a Level 7 postgraduate diploma and top it up into a master’s. Stop at any point and keep what you have.

“Elephant & Cross is the best and easiest way to obtain Level 4 and Level 5 without having to quit your job. You can study at your own pace with no assignments deadlines.”

Abraham Roland · 1 review
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Level 6Bachelor’s degree
Level 7Postgraduate diploma
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Level 7Master’s degree

Which level is yours?

Left school early? Start at Level 4, nothing formal needed. Been doing the job for years? Start at Level 5. Pick yours to see what you need to get in.

Choose a qualification level
The way in

Level 4 · Foundation diploma

Who it is for
You left school early, or you are moving into a field you have never formally studied.
What you need
Nothing formal. If you have been working, that counts.
Where it goes
Takes you straight into a Level 5 diploma.
Most people start here

Level 5 · Diploma

Who it is for
You have been doing the job for years and want the qualification that matches it.
What you need
A-levels, or the work experience to match. Exemptions are common.
Where it goes
Takes you into the final year of a bachelor’s degree.
Finish the degree

Level 6 · Bachelor’s degree

Who it is for
You want the degree you never got round to, without three years out of your life.
What you need
A Level 5 diploma. One more year and it is yours.
Where it goes
Opens the door to postgraduate study.
Go senior

Level 7 · Postgraduate and master’s

Who it is for
You are heading for a senior role, or specialising properly.
What you need
A degree, or serious professional experience in the field.
Where it goes
A postgraduate diploma, and a full master’s on top.

No exams. Unlimited tutor sessions. Resubmit until you pass.

Every course is assignment based and marked with feedback, and the portal never closes.

Pick a worry

Every assignment comes back with corrections. You fix it and send it again.

There are no exams. You resubmit as many times as it takes, with no limit and no penalty.

Assignment 2Principles of Marketing · 2,500 wordsPassed
  1. Attempt 1 · ReferFeedback from your tutor: 6 comments, mostly on referencing.12 Mar
  2. 1-to-1 with your tutor30 minutes, talked through the corrections.14 Mar
  3. Attempt 2 · PassNo limit on attempts. No penalty.21 Mar

A real tutor, 1-to-1, as many times as you need.

Evenings and weekends included. You talk it through before you hand anything in.

AndrewCourse advisor · online

I’m stuck on the referencing and it’s late. 21:47

No problem. I’ve put a session in with your tutor for tomorrow evening, and here’s the referencing guide in the meantime. 21:52

Tue18:00Booked1-to-1 with your tutorTomorrow · 30 minutes · video call

Nothing is timetabled, so nothing can slip.

Push hard for a month, then do nothing for a fortnight. Your course sits exactly where you left it.

Your activityMarch to May0 deadlines
MarAprMay

Two weeks off in April. Nothing missed, nothing to catch up on.

Andrew Critien, co-founder

About 95% of our students work full time, so we build everything around that. I did my own MBA online while working full time, so I built what I wished I had.”

Andrew CritienCo-founder, Elephant & Cross

What is stopping you?

The five things people tell us before they enrol, and what happened next.

01I work full time“What if a busy month at work wipes me out?”

Your job stays exactly as it is.

You fit study around the rota, not the other way round. Nothing is timetabled, so nothing can clash.

“It allowed me to continue working full time whilst progressing my education.”

Nicole Camilleri · 2 reviews
02I have young kids“I cannot commit to fixed evenings. Nobody with kids can.”

You study in the quiet, whenever it comes.

After bedtime, during a nap, or not at all this week. Nobody is counting.

“I have gained valuable skills and confidence while managing family life and working a full time job.”

Saliha El Moutarif · 1 review
03I want to change career“Do I have to stop working to retrain?”

You switch without a gap in your income.

You keep earning the whole way through, and you come out the other side qualified for the thing you want.

“I feel more confident and prepared to progress in my career.”

Amy Bonnici · 1 review
04I am after a promotion“Will an employer here actually take this seriously?”

You get the qualification the job description asks for.

And you get it while you are still doing the job you are trying to move up from.

“I recently decided to take the next step in my career and further education. My choice was the Elephant & Cross educational center and I am very happy with my choice.”

Nebojsa Kosanovic · 11 reviews
05I have not studied in years“I was never much good at school. What if I cannot do it?”

You start from wherever you are.

Everything is written for someone coming back to it, and you are never working it out on your own.

“Although I was studying on my own, I was never alone.”

Ruben Vella · Local Guide · 9 reviews

Malta or Ireland.

UK awarded, read on the EU framework, recognised where you live. What you can claim back depends on where that is.

Still wondering?

What people ask before they enrol. Anything else, your course advisor answers the same day.

Do I need qualifications to start?

It depends which level you start at. A Level 4 foundation diploma asks for nothing formal, so it is the way in if you left school early. A Level 5 diploma wants A-levels or the work experience to match. And if you have been doing the job for years without the paper, say so when you enrol: exemptions are granted on professional experience all the time.

When can I start?

Intakes run throughout the year, so you are never sitting around waiting for a September start. Your advisor will tell you the next date and get you enrolled for it.

What if life gets in the way for a month?

Then you take the month. There is no deadline to miss and no class to fall behind. Everything is where you left it.

How do I actually claim the 70% back?

You pay monthly as normal, you finish, and you collect your certificate. Then you apply to Malta Enterprise through their portal and the refund comes back as a tax credit. We walk you through the paperwork. Our guide to the Get Qualified Scheme has the full detail.

Will an employer here actually recognise it?

Everything is UK awarded and carries a level on the European framework, so an employer in Malta or anywhere in the EU knows exactly what they are looking at.

What if I want to stop paying?

Cancel any time. Each payment covers the next 30 days, so when you stop, it stops. No fee, no questions.

Get qualified without quitting your job.

A UK qualification, recognised across the EU. Studied online, around work, from €220 a month. Malta gives up to 70% back.

“Online learning gave me the opportunity to study at my own pace and in my own time.”
Ruben VellaLocal Guide · 9 reviews · 5.0 on Google