Accreditation and Recognition
Based on the National Qualification Framework and Regional Qualification Framework
Level 8 & Doctoral
| REGULATION FRAMEWORK | EQUIVALENT QUAIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Level 8 UK (RQF) | level 8 diploma |
| Level 12 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Doctoral Degrees Professional Development Awards |
| Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | doctorate, for example doctor of philosophy (PhD or DPhil) |
| Level 8 European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | doctorate, for example doctor of philosophy (PhD or DPhil) level 8 diploma |
| Level 10 Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Doctoral Degree |
| Level 10 African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | Doctoral Degree |
| Level 8 ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | Doctoral Degree Level 8 Diploma |
| US & Canada | Check with WES |
Level 7 & Master
| REGULATION FRAMEWORK | EQUIVALENT QUAIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Level 7 UK (RQF) | level 7 diploma level 7 NVQ postgraduate diploma |
| Level 11 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma SVQ 5 |
| Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | integrated master’s degree, for example master of engineering (MEng) master’s degree, for example master of arts (MA), master of science (MSc) |
| Level 7 European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |
| Level 9 Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Masters Degrees |
| Level 9 African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |
| Level 7 ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | Masters Degrees Post Graduate Diploma |
| US & Canada | Check with WES |
Level 6 & Bachelor
| REGULATION FRAMEWORK | EQUIVALENT QUAIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Level 6 UK (RQF) | degree apprenticeship graduate certificate graduate diploma level 6 diploma level 6 NVQ ordinary degree without honours |
| Level 10 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Honours Degree Graduate Certificate / Diploma Professional Development Awards SCQF Level 9 Bachelors/Ordinary Degree Graduate Certificate / Diploma Professional Development Awards SVQ 4 |
| Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | Degree Degree with honours – for example bachelor of the arts (BA) hons, bachelor of science (BSc) hons |
| Level 6 European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Level 6 Vocational Qualifications Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree with Hons |
| Level 7-8 Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Bachelor Degree (Level 7) Bachelor Degree with Hons (Level 8) |
| Level 7-8 African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | Bachelor Degree (Level 7) Bachelor Degree with Hons (Level 8) |
| Level 6 ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | Level 6 Vocational Qualifications Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree with Hons |
| US & Canada | Check with WES |
Level 5 of LAS
| REGULATION FRAMEWORK | EQUIVALENT QUAIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Level 5 UK (RQF) | higher national diploma (HND) level 5 diploma level 5 NVQ |
| Level 8 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Higher National Diplomas Diploma of Higher Education Professional Development Awards SVQ 4 |
| Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | Year 2 of a 3-year university Confirmation of year 2 in University diploma of higher education (DipHE) foundation degree |
| Level 5 European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Level 5 Vocational Qualifications Higher National Diplomas (HND) |
| Level 6 Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Associate Degree Advance Diploma |
| Level 6 African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | (National) Diplomas (Higher Education and Training) |
| Level 5 ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | Level 5 Vocational Qualifications Higher National Diplomas (HND) |
| US & Canada | Check with WES |
Level 4 of LAS
| REGULATION FRAMEWORK | EQUIVALENT QUAIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Level 4 UK (RQF) | higher apprenticeship higher national certificate (HNC) level 4 diploma level 4 NVQ |
| Level 7 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Advanced Higher Higher National Certificates Certificate of Higher Education Professional Development Awards SVQ 3 |
| Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | Year 1 of a 3-year university Confirmation of year 1 in College Certificate of higher education (CertHE) |
| Level 5 European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Level 4 Vocational Qualifications Higher National Certificate (HNC) |
| Level 5 Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Diploma |
| Level 5 African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | Higher Certificates (Higher Education and Training) |
| Level 4 ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | Level 4 Vocational Qualifications Higher National Certificate (HNC) |
| US & Canada | Check with WES |
Level 3 of LAS
| REGULATION FRAMEWORK | EQUIVALENT QUAIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Level 3 UK (RQF) | A level access to higher education diploma advanced apprenticeship applied general AS level international Baccalaureate diploma level 3 diploma level 3 ESOL level 3 national certificate level 3 national diploma level 3 NVQ music grades 6, 7 and 8 tech level |
| Level 6 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Higher, Awards, Skills for Work Higher Modern Apprenticeship Foundation Apprenticeship SVQ |
| Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | N/A |
| Level 4 European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Level 4 Vocational Qualifications Higher National Certificate (HNC) |
| Level 4 Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Certificate IV |
| Level 5 African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | National Certificates (Further Education and Training) |
| Level 3 ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | National Certificates |
| US & Canada | Advanced Placement tests |