Qualification levels
Qualification levels are determined by the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), based on the knowledge and skills that you learn when you complete them.
Levels start at ‘entry-level’ and are numbered from 1 to 8. Level 7 is the highest level qualification we currently offer.
| Level | Higher Education qualifications |
|---|---|
| Level 4 | Higher Apprenticeships, Higher National Certificates (HNCs) |
| Level 5 | Higher Apprenticeships, Higher National Diplomas (HNDs), Foundation Degrees |
| Level 6 | Bachelor's degrees with Honours (e.g. BA, BSc, BEng or LLB) |
| Level 7 | Master's degrees |
| Level 8 | Specialist qualifications such as PhDs |
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are different across the different levels of qualifications we offer. You can generally ‘move up’ levels by completing lower level qualifications.
To understand specific entry requirements for courses you are interested in, make sure you read the entry requirements on our course webpages.
For some courses, we will take life and work experience into account when considering applications so if this applies to you, make sure you get in touch to discuss your options.
You can also compare our general entry requirements for different qualifications.
