Our qualifications are made up of the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) rules which provides flexible ways to get a qualification. Qualifications at the same level are a similar level of difficulty, but the size and content of the qualifications can vary.
The Level 3 qualifications improve subject knowledge and study skills, and prepare learners for undergraduate course at UK universities.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The Level 4, 5 and 6 diploma qualifications are equivalent to Year 1, 2 and 3 (Final year) respectively of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree. Each level consists of 120 credits. Completing any of the level 4, 5 and 6 qualifications will enable learners a progression to the next level of higher education at UK universities.
YEAR 1 OF A THREE-YEAR UK BACHELOR'S DEGREE
. YEAR 2 OF A THREE-YEAR UK BACHELOR'S DEGREE
. YEAR 3 OF A THREE-YEAR UK BACHELOR'S DEGREE
SPECIALIST QUALIFICATION
In order for centres to apply to deliver a specialist qualification, additional requirements must be in place as indicated for each qualification.
Occupational Health and Safety
To be eligible to apply to deliver the following qualifications
The Centre must provide evidence that staff hold as a minimum:
. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate diplomas are taught courses at level 7 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) - the same level as Masters degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full Masters or MBA.
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES
As our qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual, learners are eligible to progress to top-up degree and masters programmes at many universities in UK and overseas with advanced standing. Successful completion of certain diplomas will also allow learners to join the following top-up programmes: