What is a level 8 qualification equivalent to?
England, Wales and Northern Ireland
| RQF level | Equivalent FHEQ qualifications |
|---|---|
| Level 8 | PhD/DPhil Professional doctorates |
| Level 7 | Master’s degree Integrated master’s degree Primary qualifications (first degrees) in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science PGCE PGDip PGCert |
What level is Level 8?
Level 8 refers to a doctorate level of education, often known as a PhD. Examples of Level 8 qualifications include: Doctorate or PhD. Level 8 awards, diplomas and certificates.
Is a masters a level 8?
This is because Level 9 and 10 are Masters and PHD courses, which require a student to have already completed a Level 8 degree for entry. A Level 8 is known as an honours degree, a traditional university degree. Level 8 degrees are offered at university, institutes of technology, private colleges and training colleges.
What is a higher diploma level 8?
Level 8: Higher Diploma A Higher Diploma takes a year to complete. Generally speaking, you need an Honours Bachelor Degrees to do a Higher Diploma. Students generally do the Higher Diploma when they switch to a different field of study from their Honours Bachelor Degree.
What level is my degree?
Qualification levels
| RQF/CQFW | Example qualification |
|---|---|
| 6 | Bachelor’s degree with honours |
| Non-honours bachelor’s degree | |
| 5 | Higher National Diploma |
| 4 | Higher National Certificate |
How many credits is a level 8 degree?
Honours Degree Awards – (level 8 on the NFQ) Bachelor Degree with Honours is awarded for the attainment of a total of 240 ECTS Credits, 60 at Level 1, 60 at Level 2, 60 at Level 3, and 60 at Level 4. This Degree is usually required for entry to Master’s Degree programmes.
What’s the difference between Level 7 and Level 8?
Level 8 degrees are offered at universities, institutes of technology, private colleges and training colleges. Level 7 degrees are known as ordinary degrees.
Is a bachelor’s degree a level 8?
NFQ Level 8 = Honours Bachelor Degree (3-4 years duration). NFQ Level 9 = Postgraduate Diploma (1 year duration). NFQ Level 9 = Masters Degree (1-2 years duration). NFQ Level 10 = Doctoral Degree (approximately 4 years duration).