British Citizenship Diploma
Why you should study with us
British Citizenship Diploma Course
The British Citizenship Diploma is ideal for anyone who wants to understand the intricacies of British citizenship, whether they are looking to apply for citizenship themselves, or simply want to know more about what it is and how it works. From learning about the different classes of citizenship, to working and living in the UK, to finally achieving naturalisation, this course covers it all.
You will receive a full introduction to the theory and practicalities of living in the UK and becoming a full citizen. This is an online course that will give all students the unique ability to learn the curriculum in their own time and at their own pace. Most students are able to continue working full time, and still finish the course in a reasonable amount of time.
Since this is an online course, this diploma is accessible from any device with an internet connection, and you will also have access to online support during the time you train. Once you have completed the course, you can download and print the certificate from home, or we can post the diploma to you for a small additional cost.
What You Will Learn
- An introduction to the different types of British citizenship
- A history of, and current British nationality and immigration laws
- The British visa system and who may apply
- The criteria for entitlement to enter and stay in the UK both temporarily and permanently
- What naturalisation is, and how to apply for it
- What the English Language test involves
- Taking the Life in the UK test
- Finding work in the UK, and the selection and interview process
- Aspects of British life and culture
- Dual nationality - what it is and travelling as such
- Brexit and its implications for EEA and non-EEA citizens
- Useful contact details for different governmental departments
Benefits of the British Citizenship Diploma
When taking the British Citizenship Diploma course, there are a number of benefits that you will experience. These include:
- The option to study from any location at any time, both at home and away or out and about
- Studying at your own pace; there is no time limit, so you can take days, weeks or even months to finish the course
- Using any internet-enabled device to study from, including mobile phones, tablets and computers
- Easily reading the course, thanks to the short modules, which make studying more enjoyable
- Experiencing the convenience of an online support system, which allows students to stay on track during their studies
- Learning from a comprehensive syllabus, which helps to guarantee that you get a comprehensive understanding of British citizenship
- Earning a certified and recognised diploma
- An affordable cost
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
- What constitutes a British Citizen
- The history of UK citizenship laws in the twentieth century
- The six types of British citizenship
- The restrictions of each type of citizenship
- The difference between citizenship and nationality
- The British Nationality Acts of the twentieth century
- The Immigration Acts
- The effect of these Acts on Commonwealth citizens
- What naturalisation is
- Naturalisation criteria in the UK
- The methods of applying for naturalisation
- The application process for individuals
- The history covering the implementation of the Life in the UK and the English Language test
- Who must take the tests, and who is exempt
- Studying for the tests, the subjects covered, and booking the tests
- What to expect when taking the tests
- What a residence card is, and entitlement
- Applying as an EEA and non-EEA citizen
- Alternative ways of qualifying for a residence card
- What a family permit is, and how to obtain one
- How companies create candidate shortlists
- Common reasons for CVs being rejected
- How to prepare for a telephone interview and what to expect
- How to prepare for a face to face interview and what to expect
- Creating a British style CV
- Where to look for job vacancies
- Applying for jobs
- Interviews
- What dual nationality is
- Travelling as a dual national - what to be aware of
- Brexit and the options open to government
- The potential impact of Brexit on EEA and non-EEA citizens
- Permission to work in the UK for EEA and non-EEA citizens
- The right to stay in the UK for less than six months
- The five tier points-based system
- Visa types that fall outside of the five-tier system
- Dialects and regional greetings in the UK
- A guide to common slang and sayings
- How to greet people and British conversational conventions
- The different types of British humour
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
British Citizenship Diploma
on 21st November 2026
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 15 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I was very pleased to find a course online which suited both my financial and learning needs.
Really enjoyed the course and would like to take this further. I would recommend this course and found it good value. There is a lack of this type of course available in any colleges in Scotland.
The course has given me motivation to learn and research online about different breads of dogs and their care. I enjoyed the videos attached to the course which were very detailed and easy to follow. I have since purchased the brushes and tools recommended and have had a chance to put into practice what I have learned.
Margaret Whitehead
Very interactive and quick to complete, highly recommended to anyone that is looking to further their knowledge. An excellent online course for CV’s and developing your skills. Fantastic for the money and worth taking time to complete with online help and notes to guide you through it.
New Skills Academy have recently won two high profile awards and after taking their online course you know the reason behind it with high quality course structure and accessibility.
All their courses have an excellent pass rate so it is suitable for everyone whether you are academic or not, which I find very good.
Kusaya Khrongpanya
Excellent course was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed completing it. Compiled of perfect size modules – not too long or short, to the point and excellent value for money.
Great idea to be able to print off each module to not only keep but to be able to refer to for the final exam at the end. Would highly recommend anyone who owns a pet of any type as all the information is relative all round. Great for anyone setting up a business involving pets just as much as a pet owner.
Course run very well and easy to access.
Vanessa Lewer
I am Massage Therapist, I know many things about various massages and techniques. On this website I finished Upper body course and I learned loads of interesting information which I did not know before. I recommend this for everyone who wants to be a professional massage therapist or just keep it as a hobby and give a massages to family members or close friends, because it is very helpful to know how to give massage correctly. Definitely will buy more courses from this website. Looking forward to buy a new course and learn more and more and more!
Sarune Liepaite
I am looking to start, at some point, a career in the Painting and Decorating industry either working for an employer or myself.
This was a really interesting and surprisingly in-depth course. A good starting point for me to eventually go on to study on a level 1 Construction course at college that will include Painting and Decorating.
I wasn’t sure how good the course was going to be as it was online but I was definitely surprised at how much information was included. Really helpful for me and something I can look back at. Thank you New Skills Academy.
Eden Kaye
Really good course that covered lots of different areas within events planning. I liked that, if there were any questions you got wrong on the tests, you could find out which ones and try again. Lots of case studies to look through too.
Hannah Lemmon
British Citizenship Diploma Course
The British Citizenship Diploma is ideal for anyone who wants to understand the intricacies of British citizenship, whether they are looking to apply for citizenship themselves, or simply want to know more about what it is and how it works. From learning about the different classes of citizenship, to working and living in the UK, to finally achieving naturalisation, this course covers it all.
You will receive a full introduction to the theory and practicalities of living in the UK and becoming a full citizen. This is an online course that will give all students the unique ability to learn the curriculum in their own time and at their own pace. Most students are able to continue working full time, and still finish the course in a reasonable amount of time.
Since this is an online course, this diploma is accessible from any device with an internet connection, and you will also have access to online support during the time you train. Once you have completed the course, you can download and print the certificate from home, or we can post the diploma to you for a small additional cost.
What You Will Learn
- An introduction to the different types of British citizenship
- A history of, and current British nationality and immigration laws
- The British visa system and who may apply
- The criteria for entitlement to enter and stay in the UK both temporarily and permanently
- What naturalisation is, and how to apply for it
- What the English Language test involves
- Taking the Life in the UK test
- Finding work in the UK, and the selection and interview process
- Aspects of British life and culture
- Dual nationality - what it is and travelling as such
- Brexit and its implications for EEA and non-EEA citizens
- Useful contact details for different governmental departments
Benefits of the British Citizenship Diploma
When taking the British Citizenship Diploma course, there are a number of benefits that you will experience. These include:
- The option to study from any location at any time, both at home and away or out and about
- Studying at your own pace; there is no time limit, so you can take days, weeks or even months to finish the course
- Using any internet-enabled device to study from, including mobile phones, tablets and computers
- Easily reading the course, thanks to the short modules, which make studying more enjoyable
- Experiencing the convenience of an online support system, which allows students to stay on track during their studies
- Learning from a comprehensive syllabus, which helps to guarantee that you get a comprehensive understanding of British citizenship
- Earning a certified and recognised diploma
- An affordable cost
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
- What constitutes a British Citizen
- The history of UK citizenship laws in the twentieth century
- The six types of British citizenship
- The restrictions of each type of citizenship
- The difference between citizenship and nationality
- The British Nationality Acts of the twentieth century
- The Immigration Acts
- The effect of these Acts on Commonwealth citizens
- What naturalisation is
- Naturalisation criteria in the UK
- The methods of applying for naturalisation
- The application process for individuals
- The history covering the implementation of the Life in the UK and the English Language test
- Who must take the tests, and who is exempt
- Studying for the tests, the subjects covered, and booking the tests
- What to expect when taking the tests
- What a residence card is, and entitlement
- Applying as an EEA and non-EEA citizen
- Alternative ways of qualifying for a residence card
- What a family permit is, and how to obtain one
- How companies create candidate shortlists
- Common reasons for CVs being rejected
- How to prepare for a telephone interview and what to expect
- How to prepare for a face to face interview and what to expect
- Creating a British style CV
- Where to look for job vacancies
- Applying for jobs
- Interviews
- What dual nationality is
- Travelling as a dual national - what to be aware of
- Brexit and the options open to government
- The potential impact of Brexit on EEA and non-EEA citizens
- Permission to work in the UK for EEA and non-EEA citizens
- The right to stay in the UK for less than six months
- The five tier points-based system
- Visa types that fall outside of the five-tier system
- Dialects and regional greetings in the UK
- A guide to common slang and sayings
- How to greet people and British conversational conventions
- The different types of British humour
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
British Citizenship Diploma
on 21st November 2026
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 15 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I was very pleased to find a course online which suited both my financial and learning needs.
Really enjoyed the course and would like to take this further. I would recommend this course and found it good value. There is a lack of this type of course available in any colleges in Scotland.
The course has given me motivation to learn and research online about different breads of dogs and their care. I enjoyed the videos attached to the course which were very detailed and easy to follow. I have since purchased the brushes and tools recommended and have had a chance to put into practice what I have learned.
Margaret Whitehead
Very interactive and quick to complete, highly recommended to anyone that is looking to further their knowledge. An excellent online course for CV’s and developing your skills. Fantastic for the money and worth taking time to complete with online help and notes to guide you through it.
New Skills Academy have recently won two high profile awards and after taking their online course you know the reason behind it with high quality course structure and accessibility.
All their courses have an excellent pass rate so it is suitable for everyone whether you are academic or not, which I find very good.
Kusaya Khrongpanya
Excellent course was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed completing it. Compiled of perfect size modules – not too long or short, to the point and excellent value for money.
Great idea to be able to print off each module to not only keep but to be able to refer to for the final exam at the end. Would highly recommend anyone who owns a pet of any type as all the information is relative all round. Great for anyone setting up a business involving pets just as much as a pet owner.
Course run very well and easy to access.
Vanessa Lewer
I am Massage Therapist, I know many things about various massages and techniques. On this website I finished Upper body course and I learned loads of interesting information which I did not know before. I recommend this for everyone who wants to be a professional massage therapist or just keep it as a hobby and give a massages to family members or close friends, because it is very helpful to know how to give massage correctly. Definitely will buy more courses from this website. Looking forward to buy a new course and learn more and more and more!
Sarune Liepaite
I am looking to start, at some point, a career in the Painting and Decorating industry either working for an employer or myself.
This was a really interesting and surprisingly in-depth course. A good starting point for me to eventually go on to study on a level 1 Construction course at college that will include Painting and Decorating.
I wasn’t sure how good the course was going to be as it was online but I was definitely surprised at how much information was included. Really helpful for me and something I can look back at. Thank you New Skills Academy.
Eden Kaye
Really good course that covered lots of different areas within events planning. I liked that, if there were any questions you got wrong on the tests, you could find out which ones and try again. Lots of case studies to look through too.
Hannah Lemmon
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