National Diploma (UK)
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A National Diploma is a standard academic qualification, offered by most further education colleges and universities in the United Kingdom
. The title National Diploma is used in a variety of ways, however most are undergraduate qualifications rated at levels 3 on the National Qualifications Framework
and rising to Level 5 for the Higher National Diploma
. Some professional National Diplomas are rated at Level 6, but these are usually awarded by an independent body, recognising specialist study in a particular field.
The most common National Diplomas in the UK are those awarded by BTEC
. BTEC National Diplomas are awarded in numerous subjects, standardised programmes of study which are offered by colleges and universities nationwide. Many colleges, universities and externally examining bodies will also offer their own independently devised National Diploma courses.
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. The title National Diploma is used in a variety of ways, however most are undergraduate qualifications rated at levels 3 on the National Qualifications Framework
National Qualifications Framework
The National Qualifications Framework is a credit transfer system developed for qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland....
and rising to Level 5 for the Higher National Diploma
Higher National Diploma
A Higher National Diploma is a higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. This qualification can be used to gain entry into universities, and is considered equivalent to the first or second year of a university degree course....
. Some professional National Diplomas are rated at Level 6, but these are usually awarded by an independent body, recognising specialist study in a particular field.
The most common National Diplomas in the UK are those awarded by BTEC
Business And Technology Education Council (BTEC)
The Business and Technology Education Council is the British body which awards vocational qualifications. Such qualifications are commonly referred to as "BTECs"....
. BTEC National Diplomas are awarded in numerous subjects, standardised programmes of study which are offered by colleges and universities nationwide. Many colleges, universities and externally examining bodies will also offer their own independently devised National Diploma courses.