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A Masters conversion degree course is a programme of study that trains a graduate in a new subject and (usually) prepares them for a specific profession. You must complete a level 6 Degree or equivalent before going on to a Masters Degree, BUT it does NOT have to be in a similar or relevant area to the Masters conversion degree title.
A Masters Degree is a level 7 post-graduate course that will enable you to demonstrate a higher level of expertise in your subject area. You must complete a level 6 Degree or equivalent in a relevant area before going on to a Masters Degree. The title of your Masters Degree will depend on the subject you are studying. A Masters Degree in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences will be called a Master of Arts or MA. A Master of Science will be referred to as an MSc. A Master of Engineering will be referred to as an MEng. A masters Degree will be worth 180 Credits.
Postgraduate certificates (PGCert) and diplomas (PGDip) are perfect for those who don’t have the time or the funds for a full Masters. More advanced than an undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificates and diplomas are qualifications at the same level of study as Masters degrees, but they’re shorter. The PG cert is the shortest qualification and worth 60 credits. The PG dip is worth 120 credits.
A degree apprenticeship enables you to gain a full undergraduate or master’s degree while you work. Degree apprenticeships take three to six years to complete, depending on the course level. You undertake the qualification alongside paid work. You will typically learn on the job for 4 days of the week and learn at university 1 day a week.
Bachelor’s Degrees are usually three years long but could be four years if they have a placement year. Depending on the subject being studied they will have a different title, if the course you are studying falls under the category of Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences then the degree will be called a Bachelor of Arts or BA. If your course is a Science based course, then it will be called a Bachelor of Science or BSc. If your course falls under the headings of engineering, then it may have a title of Bachelor of Engineering or BEng. The Bachelor’s Degree will give you the knowledge skills and experience required to go into work or postgraduate study in your chosen discipline.
If you have completed an HNC or a Foundation Degree up to level 5 then you can top this up to make it a full degree by joining a Top Up Degree. This will usually be a one year long course.
This is the equivalent of the first two years of a Bachelor’s Degree. A Foundation Degree is a combined academic and vocational qualification in higher education. Foundation degrees are ideal if you’re unsure about taking a full degree A foundation Degree will give you professional and technical skills to further your career – within a shorter time frame than a full degree.
These are level 4 and 5 qualifications. Level 4 apprenticeships are equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree, or a Higher National Certificate (HNC). Level 5 apprenticeships are equivalent to a foundation degree, or a Higher National Diploma (HND). You undertake the qualification alongside paid work. You will typically learn on the job for 4 days of the week and learn at college or university 1 day a week.
A Higher National Diploma (HND) is a level 5 vocational qualification. It takes two years to complete full-time, or three to four years if you study part-time. It is the equivalent of a Foundation Degree or the first two years of a Bachelor’s Degree. They are practical-based courses that prepare you for employment or higher qualifications.
A Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a level 4 vocational qualification that takes one year to complete full-time, or two years part-time. It is the equivalent of the first year of a Foundation or Bachelor’s Degree or the first year of an HND. They’re practical-based courses delivered by colleges and some universities that prepare you for employment or higher qualifications.
These are level 3 qualifications and the equivalent to 2 A Level passes. You undertake the qualification alongside paid work. You will typically learn on the job for 4 days of the week and learn at college 1 day a week.
A Foundation year is a one-year course that is designed to prepare students for a Bachelor’s Degree course when they do not have enough UCAS points or experience to go directly on to the course. This will provide a more gradual transition on to a degree which will help to build your knowledge, skills, experience, and confidence.
These are Level 3 Technical Qualifications. They are an alternative to A levels. One T Level is the equivalent of three A Levels. T Levels are two-year courses that can be studied by 16- to 18-year-olds. They have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses, with content that meets the needs of industry and prepares students for work, further training, or study. T Levels include a 45-day industry placement to prepare you for the world of work. On successful completion of a T Level, you can progress to employment or continue your learning in higher education and professional development programmes.
A BTEC National Diploma is the equivalent to two A-levels, while a BTEC National Extended Diploma counts for three A-levels. BTECs are specialist work-related qualifications. They combine practical learning with subject and theory content. On successful completion of a BTEC National qualification, you can progress to employment or continue your learning in higher education and professional development programmes.
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