National Qualification Framework (NQF) - Awards Comparison Table

ASET/Edexcel/Others Awards

Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) Equivalent

NVQs Equivalent

Level 8
Any Professional Diploma, Certificate Awards at level 8

D (Doctoral)
Doctorates

Level 5
Advanced Professional Diplomas, Certificates and Awards

Level 7
Master Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma/DMS and Certificate Awards

M (Masters)
masters degrees, postgraduate certificates and diplomas

Level 6
Advanced Professional Diploma, Professional Diploma and Certificate Awards

H (Honours)
bachelors degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas

Level 4
BTEC HNDs and HNCs, Professional Diploma, Certificates and Awards

Level 5
BTEC HNDs and HNCs, Professional Diploma and Certificate Awards

I (Intermediate)
diplomas of higher education and further education, foundation degrees, higher national diplomas

Level 4
Professional Diploma and Certificate Awards

C (Certificates)
certificates of higher education

Level 3
National Diploma, Diploma and Certificate Awards

GCE A Level (ACE)

Level 3