Online Diploma in Marketing, Level 5, 60 credits.

The Level 5 diploma on its own: six modules, 60 credits, studied completely online in your own hours. No exams, no deadlines. €220 a month for twelve months, with up to 70% back from Malta when you finish.

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Online Business SchoolDelivered byOnline Business School, UK
Your qualificationDiploma in MarketingMQF Level 5 · UK awarded

Awarded by Qualifi · Regulated by Ofqual · Recognised by MQRIC

Our students love studying this diploma online.

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Ishmael Micallef
2 reviews

“Highly recommend, very helpful and appreciate the opportunity to study at my own pace. … Thank Andrew for his support and patience.”

Vladimir Farrugia
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“The team is professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to supporting their students every step of the way. … I would especially like to commend Andrew Critien for his unwavering support and dedication, making the entire process smoother and less stressful.”

Matthew Nappa
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“The course content was thorough and well-structured, making it easy to follow along and absorb the material. … The support I received throughout the course was phenomenal; the team was always available to answer questions and provide guidance.”

€220 a month. Then most of it back.

€220 a month, interest free, for twelve months. Finish, and Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of it.

You pay€220a month12 interest-free payments · €2,640 in total
  • The diploma, tutoring, materials and certification
  • No sign-up fee, no interest, nothing hidden
  • Stop future payments whenever you need to
You get backup to70%Up to 70% back from the Malta Enterprise Get Qualified Scheme following graduation
  • Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme, Malta Enterprise
  • Claimed once you hold your certificate
  • We support you with the application

A minute on how the refund works.

What the Get Qualified Scheme is, who qualifies, and what you send when you finish.

Check if I qualify Get Qualified Scheme subject to Malta Enterprise Terms and Conditions

Study anytime. Completely online.

Built so you can keep your job while you do it.

How studying works
Business Models and Growing OrganisationsModule 02 · Lesson 3 of 6Tue 22:40
  • Lecture, part 1Recorded · 21 minWatched
  • Lecture, part 2Recorded · 21 min23:10 left
  • Slides and notesPDF · 38 pagesDownload
  • Assignment brief2,500 words · no deadlineOpen

Everything is here from day one. Stop at 22:40 on a Tuesday, pick it up at 6am on Saturday.

Assignment 4Responding to the Changing Business Environment · 2,500 wordsPass

Marked, with feedback

Strong analysis. Your recommendations follow from the evidence, which is the part most people miss. Two references need correcting, see comments.

Any questions on the feedback, book a session and we will go through it.

Your tutorOnline

I’m stuck on the marketing plan task and it’s late. 21:47

No problem. Tomorrow evening? 21:52

Tue18:00Booked1-to-1 with your tutor30 minutes · video call
Your portalDiploma in MarketingIn progress
  1. 01 Business DevelopmentPassed
  2. 02 Business Models and Growing OrganisationsPassed
  3. 03 Customer ManagementStarted
  4. 04 Responding to the Changing Business EnvironmentWaiting for you
  5. Modules 05 to 06Waiting for you

No dates. Nothing is late. Pick it up when you can.

Luca Cachia, co-founder of Elephant & Cross

“When I look at the data, most of our students are studying at 6pm and on Sunday mornings. I don’t see that as a problem to fix, it’s the whole point. This course was built for working professionals, parents, busy people.”

Luca CachiaCo-founder, Elephant & Cross

Six modules. Six assignments. No exams.

The six Level 5 modules of the full diploma, on their own. For people who hold a Level 4 already and want the shorter route. Each module ends in one written assignment, marked by a tutor with feedback. Want the Level 4 modules as well? That is the 120-credit diploma.

60 credits · EQF Level 5 · Qualifi

Level 5Modules 1 to 66 modules

  1. 01Business Development

    Entrepreneurial management, business planning and goal setting for growth.

  2. 02Business Models and Growing Organisations

    Using the marketing mix and business models that support organisational growth.

  3. 03Customer Management

    Planning marketing and sales to improve customer service and management.

  4. 04Responding to the Changing Business Environment

    Economic, political and competitive forces, and ethical responses to change.

  5. 05Risk Management and Organisations

    Risk in the context of financial control, and the effect of political decisions on business.

  6. 06Effective Decision Making

    Decisions grounded in performance data and quantitative analysis.

Then, if you want it: the degree.

Arden UniversityAwarded by Arden University

Your 60 credits take you straight into the final year of the BA (Hons) Marketing. One more year, online, and from there a postgraduate diploma and an MBA.

About the BA top-up
  1. Later, if you want itMBAPostgraduate diploma first, then the MBA top-up. Online, around work.
  2. Next, if you want itBA (Hons) MarketingFinal year only. One year, online, at Arden University.
  3. You are hereDiploma in MarketingLevel 5, this course. Gets you straight into the final year above.
Andrew Critien, co-founder of Elephant & Cross

“The diploma gives people so much confidence. Over half of our students come back for the degree, and I am so proud of that. Nobody plans it on day one. You finish, you realise it was doable, and you want the next one.”

Andrew CritienCo-founder, Elephant & Cross
Where you live

The jobs this diploma opens.

A Level 5 in marketing is the qualification these roles ask for. Titles from Malta and Ireland recruiter salary guides.

  • Marketing ExecutiveMarketing · Full time · Malta
    RequiresLevel 5 diploma in marketing You’ll have this
  • Digital Marketing ExecutiveMarketing · Full time · Malta
    RequiresLevel 5 diploma in marketing You’ll have this
  • Social Media ExecutiveMarketing · Full time · Malta
    RequiresLevel 5 diploma in marketing You’ll have this
  • Content WriterMarketing · Full time · Malta
    RequiresLevel 5 diploma in marketing You’ll have this
  • CopywriterMarketing · Full time · Malta
    RequiresLevel 5 diploma in marketing You’ll have this
  • Marketing CoordinatorMarketing · Full time · Malta
    RequiresLevel 5 diploma in marketing You’ll have this

Already in the field? The usual next step is Marketing Manager.

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“The online platform was accessible 24/7, allowing me to effectively balance my studies with my work commitments. … I feel more confident and prepared to progress in my career.”

Amy Bonnici · 1 review

In Malta, people with a tertiary qualification earn 43% more on average and are 2.8 times as likely to hold a managerial role. Two in three of Malta’s managers hold one.

In Ireland, people with a tertiary qualification earn 63% more on average and are 1.5 times as likely to hold a managerial role.

Eurostat: Structure of Earnings Survey 2022 (pay) and Labour Force Survey 2024 (management roles). Tertiary means ISCED 5 to 8; this qualification sits at ISCED 5. These are population averages rather than a promise about any individual.

Yes, it is a real qualification.

Before you pay anything, you get a recognition statement from MQRIC, Malta’s recognition centre. It says what the diploma is worth here.

The diploma is awarded by Qualifi, a UK awarding organisation, and regulated by Ofqual, the UK government’s qualifications regulator. Level 5 on Malta’s framework, the EU framework and the UK framework. Level 6 in Ireland. An employer anywhere in the EU reads it the same way.

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Every course at this level: Diplomas in Malta · Diplomas in Ireland

Malta Qualifications Recognition Information CentreRecognition statement
Recognised
Qualification
Diploma in Marketing
Awarding body
Qualifi, United Kingdom
Regulated by
Ofqual
Level
MQF Level 5 · EQF Level 5
Credits
60 credits

Issued to you before you start. Illustration; the wording on the real statement is MQRIC’s.

Still not sure?

The four questions we get asked most, in two minutes each.

Pick a question

“I haven’t studied in fifteen years. Can I actually do this?”

Yes. Most of our students are in the same position, and about 95% work full time. The first module is academic writing, so nobody assumes you remember how. Lectures are recorded, so you replay anything you missed, and a tutor is one message away.

“I work full time. Where would the hours come from?”

Wherever you have them. Nothing is timetabled and nothing is due. Most people finish in 6 to 10 months around a full-time job. If a campaign takes over your month, you can pause for up to 90 days.

“I was never any good at exams.”

There are none. Six written assignments, for example a marketing plan or a campaign brief. Each comes back with feedback, and you resubmit until you pass.

“I can’t afford it right now.”

€220 a month, and most of it comes back. Eighteen interest-free payments, no deposit. Finish, and Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% as a tax credit. We support you with the application.

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“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.”
Donia Gres 1 review

Do you qualify?

You need a Level 4 qualification or equivalent, to be 16 or over, good written English and a computer with internet. Pick what describes you.

What you hold
You meet the entry

You meet the formal entry requirement.

Send your details and we confirm it, tell you the next start date and what to send.

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Marketing experience is considered case by case.

Online Business School can grant an exemption for strong professional experience. We tell you where you stand first.

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Start one step earlier

Start with a foundation diploma.

Level 4, six modules, no exams, €220 a month for twelve months. Any Level 4 is the entry to this diploma; the Business Management foundation is the usual route.

Learn about the foundation diploma

Who you are dealing with.

Online Business School delivers the course. Elephant & Cross enrols you and supports you from Malta.

Tuition centre

Online Business School

A UK online school delivering OTHM diplomas, Level 3 to Level 7, to students in more than 100 countries. Every module is taught through its online portal: recorded lectures, notes, and a tutor for the assignments. It offers Ofqual regulated qualifications.

Your support in Malta

Elephant & Cross

Online UK qualifications for working adults in Malta, based in Sliema since 2021. Founded by Andrew Critien and Luca Cachia. About 95% of our students work full time. We tell you if you qualify before you pay, handle the enrolment and the paperwork, and support you with the Get Qualified application when you finish.

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“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.”
Lisa Pisani DeBono 1 review

Still wondering?

Anything else, ask us. We reply within one working day.

What do I need to get in?

You must be 16 or over, with a Level 4 qualification such as A-levels or an MCAST diploma, or equivalent. If you do not have one but have solid marketing experience, an exemption is usually granted. Good written English and a computer with internet.

Is the diploma recognised in Malta?

Yes. The diploma is awarded by Qualifi, a UK awarding body regulated by Ofqual, and is recognised by MQRIC at MQF Level 5. That level sits on the European Qualifications Framework, so it is recognised across the EU.

Are there exams?

No. You are assessed through six written assignments, one per module, marked by a tutor with feedback. You can resubmit until you pass.

How long does it take?

Most students finish in 6 to 10 months around a full-time job. There are no deadlines, and you can pause for up to 90 days.

How does the 70% refund work?

Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of your fees as a tax credit once you finish. All Malta residents are eligible. We support you with the application.

What happens if I stop paying?

You can stop future instalments whenever you need to, and nothing more is charged. Payments already made are not refunded.

Can I get a degree after this?

Yes. Your 60 credits take you straight into the final year of the BA (Hons) Marketing at Arden University, online, in one year.

When can I start?

Intakes run throughout the year. Send your details and we tell you the next start date.

Online Diploma in Marketing, 60 credits5.0 on Google€220 a month · up to 70% back

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