Qualification levels explained
There are many qualifications in the UK, at various levels. Find out which level you are at and where you could go next.
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Entry Level
Options for students who need support to progress with their learning.
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Level 1
- GCSE grades 1-3 (D-G)
- NVQ
- Traineeships
- Various diplomas and certificates
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Level 2
- GCSE grades 4-9 (A*-C)
- NVQ
- Intermediate apprenticeship
- Various diplomas and certificates
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Level 3
- A Level
- T Level
- Advanced apprenticeship
- Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma
- NVQ
- Various diplomas and certificates
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Level 4
- First year at university
- Higher National Certificate (HNC)
- NVQ
- Higher apprenticeship
- Various professional diplomas and certificates
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Level 5
- Second year at university
- Foundation Degree
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
- NVQ
- Degree apprenticeship
- Various professional diplomas and certificates
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Level 6
- Bachelor's Degree
- Graduate Certificate
- Graduation Diploma
- NVQ
- Degree apprenticeship
- Various professional diplomas and certificates
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Level 7
- Master's Degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Degree apprenticeship
- Various professional diplomas and certificates
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Level 8
- Doctorates
- Advanced professional diplomas and certificates
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